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Chapter 10

Darius

"2 months? That's it? That's how much time we have left to figure this out?!" Zoey asks, in the depot's kitchen. We had just gotten back from the hospital. Aphrodite pretty much passed out in the hummer, so I had to carry her in. I don't mind, but she's actually heavy with a baby in her belly. A baby that is growing bigger every second it seems like.

It's just me and Zoey. Everyone else is asleep, well except for Stark and Stevie Rae, of course, but I don't know where they are. Zoey is obviously freaking out.

"Darius?! Are you listening to me? We have to figure this out, and soon!" Zoey snaps at me.

"I'm sorry, Zoey. I'm just trying to think of what we should do, that's all," I say.

"Okay, okay. But 2 months? Why is it growing so fast?!" she asks me.

"I don't know. I'm a vampire and Aphrodite is a prophetess. This isn't a normal baby, Zoey! I don't even know if this has ever happened before. Everything is a surprise to me too," I say to her.

Zoey finally calms down a little. She knows we have to be strong for Aphrodite. Even though Zoey and I are freaking out more than Aphrodite. Aphrodite is very happy, and doesn't seem worried about the fact that she could die. I'm happy also, but honestly, I would be happier if this baby was gone. I do want a baby, but not like this.

"Darius, she can't have it," Zoey whispers, I barely hear her.

She understands. Finally, someone who agrees with me.

"I know, Zoey, but she's said that she's keeping him. She's already made up her mind. I tried to tell her, but she says even I can't change her decision," I say.

"But she can't! It will kill her!" Zoey yells. I've noticed that she has been calling mine and Aphrodite's baby "it", which is strange. She's the only one that does that.

"We can't let that happen, Zoey. We won't. We'll figure this out," I say, "I'm going to check up on her. See how she's doing." Zoey just nods in response.

I walk into our room, and see Aphrodite sound asleep. She looks so peaceful when she's sleeping. Looking at her like this breaks my heart. I try to blink away the tears as they form. I have to be strong for her. I have to be strong. But when I cuddle in our bed close to Aphrodite, I give up. I can no longer hold it in, so I let the tears slide down my face freely.

"I have to be strong for her," I whisper to myself before I drift off to sleep.

Aphrodite

I lay in my bed looking at the ceiling. Finally some time alone. This is like the first time in months where I have actually had alone time. It's all because everyone thinks I'm sound asleep. They're all dumb asses. They actually think I have gotten sleep? Uh, hell no, not with this baby in my belly. I get no sleep at all. I'm always getting up to pee or puke. Yeah, it's gross, but true.

Ugh. Speaking of! I think to myself as I rush to the bathroom. Morning sickness. I hate it.

I walk back to my bed when I hear someone outside the bedroom. I just don't feel like talking to Stevie Rae or Zoey right now. I can't stand them trying to tell me what to do and how I should raise my baby. It's my baby. I will raise him how I want. I never asked for their opinions. I just want to be alone, so I cuddle back into the bed, under the soft covers, hoping nobody will bother me.

But of course, someone comes in anyways. I glance over at the door, and I'm thankful it's just Darius. He's really the only one I can talk to about this, because he understands. We have been disagreeing on a few things about the baby, but I'm sure we'll come to an agreement on everything when the baby is here.

"How are you, my beauty?" he asks me as he sits on the edge of the bed. He gently brushes my hair out of my face.

"Ha, I've been better," I smile at him.

He smiles back. He has such a beautiful smile. He seems so happy, or maybe he's just a really, really good faker.

"We have something very, very important to discuss," I say to him.

"Oh, we do? And what would that be, my love?" he asks.

"Names," is all I say.

"Ahh," he takes his hand and gently rubs my belly. "Well do you have any ideas?"

I nod my head yes. Of course I have ideas. That's like all I ever think about now. That's pretty much what every woman thinks about, not only when she's pregnant, but her whole life. I remember when I was little I always said I was going to name my baby Star, and I was convinced that I was going to have a girl. I know Star is a weird name, but I had this obsession with stars when I was little. I don't mean I had a telescope and I loved to like read about the stars. No. I just loved to look at them. They were so beautiful. I seemed to do that a lot since my family was never there, I was pretty much ignored. So to me, the stars would always be there for me.

"Well? Let's hear your ideas," Darius says.

I smile. "Well I absolutely love the name Greysen. It's probably my favorite so far, but I have others that I like, like Zander, Jace, and Bennett."

He nods, and pulls me close. "I love it. Greysen. It sounds like a very strong name. I love them all."

I look up at him, "But I have others you might like?"

"Aphrodite, if you love it, I love it," He says and kisses my forehead.

"Oh really?" I ask, "What if I wanted to name our baby.. Star?" I smile at him. I just want to see what he would say.

"I would say it.. is a beautiful name. Very Strong.. Beautiful.. Unique."

I look up at his handsome face with an expression that says 'Are you sure?'.

He just laughs and says, "Okay, fine. It's awful. My son will not be named Star. Maybe just a middle name?"

I giggle. Wow, he actually thinks I'm serious. "I think that can work. Middle name is good," I laugh.

He pulls me into his arms, and we just lay there in silence. These are the moments I love. When we just lie together in silence. It's so peaceful, and it makes me feel safe.

"I love you," I barely hear him whisper to me.

"I love you too," I say kissing his cheek.

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