Feelings Released

For three full months I found myself doing whatever I could to avoid the sexy gaze of my master. I began doing what I normally did, getting up, going to the library, reading in a quiet place, and then going back to my room to prepare for dinner. I was fully relieved when his advances began to stop a little. Any time he would see me he would just wink or smile softly and I would look in another direction. I didn't want to be bothered with him but I knew that at some point I would have to be.

"Really Leah, the master isn't all that bad once you get to know him," my maid said as she lifted a big yellow dress over my head and brought it down. I rolled my eyes at her comment knowing perfectly well that I had already allowed myself to get to know him…at least…in his bed. There was no way I was going to get close to him again and that was final.

"My my my, you look absolutely gorgeous in this gown. The master will be very pleased." she said as she fluffed the dress and then went behind me to tighten the corset. As soon as she pulled the strings I noticed something different…it actually hurt for once.

"Um Helga…could you lighten up a bit. This dress feels really tight for some reason." I told her as I felt my sides.

"Are you sure dear? The master never gets your size wrong." she asked while loosening it up.

"Oh I'm positive…maybe I've gained a little weight from all the stress or he's made this gown a size too small." I said, knowing he would do something like that.

"Very well dear,"

Once she was done tying my corset, she put lots of spiral curls in my hair and then put on a little make-up.

"Ok dear you are ready,"

"For what exactly? I was never told what kind of ceremony this would be."

She smiled softly, "I'm not suppose to tell you really, it would ruin the surprise."

I nodded and then sent her on her way. As soon as she was gone I went to the mirror and looked at myself from the side. I didn't see any evidence that I had put on weight so…I knew The Undertaker made this gown too small. He always found a way to get under my skin no matter what.

Hunter was sent to get me from my room a few minutes later. He walked me downstairs to the ballroom where everyone was either dancing or eating at a table. When they all saw me, they shouted, "Surprise! Happy Birthday Leah!"

I instantly felt sick to my stomach. How in the world did I forget that it was my birthday? That was one holiday that I always looked forward to and I literally forgot about it. I smiled at everyone and then thanked them all for the party. April ran up to me and hugged me.

"Happy birthday girlie, I hope you enjoy your party." she said with a smile.

"Thanks but whose idea was this?" I asked.

She smiled and then looked towards the throne where Undertaker was sitting. He looked at me with a smirk on his face and I wasn't sure if I wanted to run up there and slap him or…kiss him. I quickly shook off the thoughts and proceeded to enjoy the party. I opened up at least 40 gifts and got to cut an enormous cake with my picture on it. To be honest it was probably the best party I had ever had in my life. Later on, the Undertaker got up from his seat and walked over to us.

"May I have a moment with you in private darling?" He asked me.

As much as I wanted to say no, I knew it would only get April and the others thinking that something was wrong, "Yes of course,"

We hooked arms and he led me out to a section of the garden I had never seen before. The flowers there were glowing in the dark and fireflies flew around me in circles. I smiled and caught one in my hand while The Undertaker watched. I sat down on the stone bench that was next to a large pond and under a large tree. He sat down next to me and took my hand into his own.

"Leah, I need to talk to you about something that's been on my mind."

The tone of his voice was very sincere, almost like he was done playing his games finally and he was ready to act like a real man.

He looked at me and then let down his hood so I could see his gorgeous face with those green eyes.

"Listen, I know that you don't want to stay here with me, but you must understand that I'm doing this for your own good."

"What do you mean?" I asked.

He sighed, "Your father doesn't want you back Leah. In fact he gave you to me just to get you away from him."

"But why? I haven't done anything wrong as far as I know." I said as I stood up and leaned against the tree.

He looked at me with soft eyes, "I'm not sure what you could of done either…but that isn't why I brought you out here tonight."

I looked at him as he got up and stood in front of me. I backed myself into the tree fearing for whatever was on his mind. He took both of my hands into his own and pulled me close. "Leah, when I told you that I loved you, I honestly meant that. The entire time you were here I have come to love and adore you with all of my heart."

I felt tears rising in my eyes but I fought hard to keep them at bay. I wasn't sure up until that very point, what my feelings were for him. I hated that I wasn't with my family but I liked how well he actually did treat me. I wasn't sure what to do or say at that point. This man had taken advantage of me and now he was telling me that he actually cared about me.

I sighed, "I don't know how to take this in…I mean lately I've been thinking…"

"Don't tell me what you've been thinking love…tell me what you've been feeling,"

I looked up into his eyes and couldn't find the words to express what I was truly feeling for this man, so instead I wrapped my arms around his broad neck and kissed him softly on the lips. I suddenly felt much better once I had done that. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

"Well now that we are both on the same page, would you mind rejoining me in my bed tonight?"

I giggled, "No, not just tonight…for many nights to come."

He smiled and then kissed my hands, "I love you,"

"I love you too,"

He smiled and then we began to walk back to the party. On our way there I started to feel really dizzy and light headed. My skin also felt very hot and clammy.

"Um sir…I think I need to lie down or something." I said as I placed my free hand on my head.

"What's wrong?" He asked, looking very concerned.

Everything looked like it was spinning all of the sudden. I stopped walking and grabbed a hold of The Undertaker's robe. "I-I feel so dizzy,"

He scooped me up and took me back inside to find the castle doctor. Everyone looked on as she examined me thoroughly.

"I need to get her to a room, she is falling ill for some reason sir," she told the doctor.

Undertaker quickly picked me up and took me to his room. He laid me down in his bed and then went to wait patiently outside until the doctor could fully tell him what was wrong with me. She made me take off my dress and put on a white night gown so I could cool off. While I was changing I felt nauseated and I threw up in the toilet.

"Tell me Princess, have you had sex with anyone while you've been here?" she asked.

I nodded while flushing the toilet and then tying my hair up.

"How long ago was that dear?"

I sat down on the bed and put a small garbage can next to me, "Three months ago,"

She wrote something down on her clipboard, "Have you had a period since then?"

I froze instantly realizing that I hadn't had one since that night I spent with The Undertaker. "No I haven't…oh my gosh you don't think I could be…"

"Oh yes I do dear, but I'll have to get you tested first to be sure."

I sighed and laid back on the bed, "How are you going to do that? I'm not allowed to leave the castle."

She thought about it for a second and then her face lit up, "I'll be right back dear."

I watched her leave the room quickly wondering what she could be up to. A few minutes later she came back with a machine that I recognized immediately as a Ultrasound machine. She had me lift up my dress so she could put this clear and cold gel on my belly. I squirmed when it came in contact with my skin. She then placed a small part of the machine on my belly and moved it around. We both watched on the screen to see if she would find anything.

After a few seconds of waiting a smile came across her face. "Ah-ha, there it is."

I looked closely and saw a little heartbeat on the screen along with a small head and some hands. Tears formed in my eyes as I looked upon the small baby that was inside of me.

"I-I can't believe it." I said as I wiped tears from my face.

"Well congratulations Princess, would you like me to let the master know?"

I shook my head, "No I want to tell him myself,"

She smiled and then cleaned off the gel and turned off the machine. "You need a lot of rest Princess, so make sure you take it easy alright?"

I nodded and then sat up so I could tell The Undertaker the news. As soon as she left he entered the room with a look of worry in his eyes.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

I sighed, "I feel ok, she says I need a lot of rest."

He narrowed his eyes at me, "What else did she say?"

I bit my bottom lip and then took a deep breath, "I'm pregnant."

He smirked, "Is that so?"

I nodded, "I guess we weren't careful that night huh?"

"Not at all,"

We shared a laugh and then he kissed me softly. I wasn't sure how this was going to affect my future but I was sure happy to see where this would take me.