Hearts On Fire

At the hospital

In Azar’s head: I carried Amaya straight to the hospital. My parents, uncle Jessie and uncle Sammy followed me. I didn’t want it to be crowded so I sent the others home and it was best for Miranda as she got anxious about Amaya so Thorne took her home. My doll didn't wake up all the way here. Her breathing was okay but she was pale. Why does this happen every single time? Why can't we just have a day of peace? Why every time we're happy something bad happens and why her? Waiting again. It's morning already and I still don't know anything.

Mel: “Alpha Azar?”

Azar: “How is she?”

Mel: “Your mate is fine, she's awake now. There's nothing to worry about. We ran some tests, congratulations. Amaya’s pregnant. It's still early. A bit over two weeks I would say but so far so good. Everything seems to be in perfect order. She was probably under a bit of stress today so she fainted but everything’s fine.”

In Azar’s head: Did she just say pregnant?! Amaya…is pregnant?!

Blaise: “Our mate is carrying our pup!!”

In Azar’s head: I'm gonna be a father!!

Azrael: “We're gonna be grandparents.”

Fenrir: “Congratulations, son.”

Sammy: “We're getting a house full of puppies.”

Mel: “You can go in and see her. She's waiting for you. We’ll see each other again in a week or so. Just keep her without stress, and with a lot of food and sleep. Everything will be just fine. Congratulations again.”

Azrael: “Can you believe it, Fenrir?! A grandchild? (Amaya’s hospital room)”

Amaya: “Hello, daddy.”

Azar: “Daddy? Don't say it again or I'll get carried away. How are you feeling?”

Amaya: “A bit sleepy. Other than that everything’s fine and the doctor says it's normal.”

Azar: “You’re carrying my puppy.”

Amaya: “Yes. We did it, Azar. We made a little flame.”

Azar: “Our little flame.”

Amaya: “I'm still in shock. I can't believe this is happening.”

Azar: “You or I should be surprised. You know how active we were. What's wrong?!”

Amaya: “Nothing. It's…I'm so happy. We're gonna be parents. I never imagined that I'll ever be this happy. Thank you. You gave me the brightest joy. I thought nothing can be greater than meeting you. Finding out we’re mates and now I'm having your baby.”

Azar: “I thought the same. The moment I made you mine was the most perfect moment but this, I'm the happiest man alive. The love of my life is pregnant. I promise you I love you more and more every single day. Cherish you and protect you. I know it's so early but I can't wait to meet our baby. I want her to be a girl and to look just like you.”

Amaya: “But you need an heir.”

Azar: “My mother proved long ago that women are even better leaders.”

Amaya: “True.”

Azar: “I love you little laugh. I love you so much.”

Amaya: “I love you more, my alpha.”

Azar: “Hmm, I think daddy works better for me now.”

Amaya: “What are you doing?”

Azar: “I'm not letting you walk. The doctor said you needed rest so I'm carrying you.”

Amaya: “There's no need to carry me. I'm perfectly fine. She said rest, that doesn't mean I can't walk. I'm just pregnant.”

Azar: “Just pregnant?! I'm not taking any risks. I need you and our baby safe.”

Amaya: “I swear to God you're crazy.”

Azar: “Call it whatever you want my love but I'm not letting you walk around and exhaust yourself. (Azar’s bedroom). Amaya?! I hear you at the front door and I for sure can smell you. So if you don't come in in the next five seconds I'm coming to get you. I don't care if I'll ruin your surprise or not.”

In Azar’s head: She'll be the death of me. It's been five minutes since she went to her room to grab something. To surprise me she said.

Amaya: “I'm here. Sorry for keeping you for so long. I wanted to put something special on for you. I love this one so please don't rip it apart. Do you like it?”

Azar: “I love it but do you make this so hard for me?”

Amaya: “Am I making you hard?”

Azar: “I want you so bad.”

Amaya: “Then what's the problem?”

Azar: “I'm afraid I'm gonna hurt the baby.”

Amaya: “How many times do I have to tell you that you're not going to hurt the baby? Do you know how long it's been?! Do you know because I'm counting. Two days. Two days, Azar. How can you be so cruel to me? I need you, I can't stand it. Why are you doing it? Nothing will happen to the baby, I know it and I know that you want me. Right?”

Azar: “Of course I want you.”

Amaya: “You said you'll take care of me.”

Azar: “Who's the crazy one now.”

Amaya: “The both of us. Just kiss me.”

Azar: “Your wish is my command. I'll be careful.”

Amaya: “I know you will. Stop worrying that much.”

Azar: “You're right. I missed you so much. Two days…let’s never repeat it.”

Amaya: “Yes please. (three months later in bed)

In Amaya’s head: Time really does fly. It feels like yesterday when Azar and I found out that I was pregnant. It's so crazy. The pregnancy was amazing. I had regular checkups. I'm not gonna lie, I would get nervous every time. And Azar…don't get me started. He was trying to hide it from me but he was going insane. Especially after the realization that I practically am human, hit him. Yes I'm a siphoner but after rejecting Azar’s powers and giving them back I had nothing left. No faster healing, nothing and I was carrying the pup of the alpha of all alphas. He became nervous about it. We didn't know how my body would react to it. Though human and wolf pregnancies are almost the same…it's just that the baby is stronger and developing faster and I for sure did get big a lot faster than we all thought. Apart from fatigue and a bit of sickness, I was doing amazing but I'm constantly sleeping and needy if you know what I mean. We spend most of our days in bed. Azar was perfect. I can't describe to you how careful he was. He always was but this is on another level. The way he cared about me and our child. Sometimes I would think he's worrying too much but Azrael told me Fenrir was the same when she was pregnant. Genes, I guess. Them being alphas, they're urges to protect their mates and offspring are even stronger. He would cook for me, bathe together with me. He would never leave me out of his sight and this is my favorite part. Azar would fall asleep with his hand on my belly but he was so gentle that I didn't feel the weight of his hand. So adorable. Today we’re gonna find out the gender of our pup. I'm so excited. Azar wants a daughter. I would like a son just like him but as long as the pup is healthy, it's all we care about. Our whole family is dying to find out but we all agree that gender doesn't even matter. Our joy was getting only bigger with each day. Ugh, I need to pee again. Weird that Azar didn’t wake up. He usually senses my every move. poor soul. He's so exhausted. He doesn't sleep a lot lately. He watches over me. He fears that something will happen to me. He never said it to me but he didn't have to. He's my mate. I know the way he breathes. Just like he knows me. The doctor said that I'll need to be more and more cautious as the pregnancy progresses. We still don't know how delivery will go but I know we can do that. I have faith that everything will turn out just perfect. I know I live for a purpose. (in the bathroom). Hey there, little flame. Mommy and daddy are gonna see you today. Are you excited? Was that a kick? I can feel you move. You're a strong one. I really am big. Much bigger than Miranda and she's three weeks ahead of me. What the hell is that? That can't be true. What's going on?! My eyes!! (Amaya’s eyes goes from blue to red). My eyes turned red!!

Amaya: “AZAR?!”