Just a woman (Ban x reader: Sequel)

23. Grateful (Final chapter)

During the evening you had dinner with the sisters, getting to know them better. It was nice finally being able to sit down with them, not having to worry about anything going wrong. That was something you loved about settling down in Liones, there was nothing of harm to you while you were at home.

As it grew later, it grew darker outside. Eventually, it was time to say goodbye to the Alice and Rosie. Walking them to the door, you gave each sister a hug and waved as they walked away down the darkening street. The walk from your house to their bakery wasn't very long so you trusted that they would get back safely. Returning to you kitchen, you began assisting Ban with the dishes, not noticing that Ava had suddenly disappeared.

Peeking from being a wall, Ava watched as the sister walked away. She had a plan which she hoped she could get the two involved with. Jumping out, she gave the pair a fright, Rosie nearly screaming. She was silenced by her sister, who placed her hand over her mouth when she realized it was only Ava.

"Is there something we can help you with?" Alice asks, curious as to why your daughter had come out to see them. The blue-haired girl nods her head enthusiastically, becoming excited as she thought about everything her and her father had done already in preparation.

"I have a plan and I need your help, it's for my mom." Alice and Rosie glanced at each other before giving the teen a thumbs up.

"Of course, she's done so much for us. If there's anything we can do to help, don't be afraid to ask."

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The next morning, you woke up where you had always dreamed of being while trapped in the castle. You could feel the warmth of Ban's arms around you, his chest pressed against your back. Rolling over, you admired his sleeping face, cupping his cheeks. He was fast asleep so he didn't react but he seemed to enjoy the warm sensation of your hands. He lent into your touch, humming sleepily. You couldn't help but giggle at how adorable you found it, his lips parted slightly to reveal his sharp canines. Sighing softly, you moved closer to the muscular male, basking in his heat.

You wished to stay like this longer but suddenly felt extremely ill. Not wanting to wake Ban, you slipped out of his arms and got out of bed. From there, you quietly rushed to the bathroom, emptying your guts into the toilet. It had been the first time you had experienced morning sickness since Alice was the one having to deal with it while in your body. You hated feeling it again but thoughts of your new baby made it all worth while. You couldn't wait to have another child, this time having Ban with you so you could raise them together. Sometimes you felt guilty because Ava never got to have a childhood with both parents, let alone one. You wanted to continue being a thief but it was hard fitting motherhood into it too. You were grateful that you found someone to take care of her and that you made the time to visit. This next child would get much more from you and you were sure that both Ban and Ava would love him.

Wiping your mouth, you got up off the floor and left the bathroom. Entering the kitchen, you grabbed a glassed and filled it with water. Drinking it to get the horrid taste of stomach acid out of your mouth. Ava looked over at you from the dining table, her friend Victor by her side like always.

"What are your plans for today?" you ask the pair, beginning to heat up some water to make yourself a cup of tea. Victor didn't respond, he didn't speak much.

"Oh uh, we were going to go on a walk this afternoon," she says with a wide smile. It seemed almost fake but you brushed it aside.

"How about yourself?" You hummed as you watched the water slowly begin boiling.