Stronger
Epilogue
"The knowledge of how to give birth without outside interventions lies deep within each woman. Successful childbirth depends on an acceptance of the process." – Suzanne Arms
You see, even though my life was a living hell for a while and I had my share of ups and downs, everything turned out alright in the end. I have my friends, I have my family, and I have my mate, my husband, my love, all here by my side taking life each step at a time alongside one another. I also have a little bit of a surprise in store for everyone…
"Rin"
I look up to see Sesshomaru making his way across the roof and towards me. I smile and pat the spot on the tile roof of our home beside me indicating that I want him to sit at my side. Sesshomaru willingly sits, wrapping a gentle arm around my body.
"What are you doing out here at this time of night," Sesshomaru asks as he kisses the top of my head before removing his sweater and draping it around my shoulders, wrapping an arm around me as he held me to his side. "It's late and freezing cold out here. You shouldn't be out at this time of night, you know this."
I smiled, snuggling close to him, my arms wrapping around his waist tightly.
"I don't feel it," I say softly. It's the truth. Ever since the mating ceremony almost three years ago, my body has changed drastically. "And I came out here to think. The serenity of the night helped me piece my thoughts together properly."
"And what's on your mind," Sesshomaru asks kissing my head again.
"A lot, our past, the possible future, everything," I say, contently listening to the beat of his heart.
"Oh," he hums, his brow risen, "And what about our possible futures would have you up at," he glances at his watch, noting the time, "Two in the morning sitting on the roof when it is only thirty degrees outside?"
I look at him and smile, removing my arms from around his waist before letting my hand take his and guide it to my slightly rounded abdomen, "I'm pregnant, Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru sucks in a breath as he looks at me. He looks like he can't believe what I was saying.
"Rin… is this true?"
That confirms it. He totally can't believe it, "Yeah love. After two and a half years, we're finally gonna be parents."
I saw the smile spread before I was pulled into his embrace; his lips crashing against mine. It was perfect, all so perfect. I don't think I've ever been this happy in my entire twenty two years of life on this Earth. Happy birthday to me. This is the best gift a woman could ask for.
That's the end my lovelies. But never fear for there is a sequel! It is going to be titled 'My Love'. Be watching for it. In the mean time, check out my bio page. There's a poll there, let me know if you'd like a one-shot about the honeymoon since it wasn't mentioned in the story.