Chapter 12: A Second Chance

One year later, Ashley started feeling sick in the mornings now. Well, one morning, Andros was getting ready for a meeting when Ashley came out of the bathroom. "Ashley, are you okay?" He asked.

"Huh, oh yeah, yeah, I'm fine," she assured.

She then went towards her wardrobe when Andros placed a hand on her shoulder. "Ashley, you're ill. Go down to the sickroom, I'll be there in a few minutes to check on you" he stated.

"No, Andros, I'm fine," she insisted.

"Ashley, you're sick. As your husband who loves you go to the sickroom," he stated.

"Yes, sir."

"I mean it, Ashley."

She nodded and went down the sickroom.

As the nurse checked Ashley over, the greatest news that could ever be told...again, came from her mouth. "Congratulations, my lady, you're with child," she announced. Andros then entered the sickroom. "My lord, I thought you were in a meeting with the senator and the ambassador from the Crystal Star?" the nurse asked.

"It's starts in fifteen minutes. So, what the diagnosis for my wife?" Andros asked.

Ashley stood up and walked over to him. "Andros, I'm pregnant," she announced. Andros then spun her around with a smile.

"Yes, our second chance," he whispered.

Ashley hugged him tight with a smile. Andros hugged her back and held her close. Ashley yelped when he spun her around again while holding her close.

That evening, Ashley was watching the holographic projector of her husband with a smile. "I am happy to say this to you all, my wife, Ashley, has just been reported to be pregnant," he announced. Her smiled brightened up to hear the people's approval. She stood up with a hand on her stomach. Her and Andros's second chance was growing inside of her. She giggled at the thought of taking care of a baby.

That night, Andros came into his house and found his wife sleeping with a hand on her stomach. He walked over and placed a kiss on her cheek. Then he removed his jacket and threw it on a chair. He walked into the bathroom to at least get a quick shower before going to bed.

Once he came out of the shower, he walked over and climbed into bed only to have Ashley place her head on his chest. He held her close before falling into a deep sleep.

(The Dark King's Lair)

The Dark King watched with a sneer as Andros spun Ashley around after hearing the news of their second chance. "She can't have this child. I won't let her," he snapped.

"My lord, does it matter if she has the child? I mean there are plenty of other women in the universe that you could make your queen," he servant commented.

"You fool, haven't you been paying attention? She is the chosen one. The child she carries has a duty and it depends who fathers the child. Bring her to me," he ordered.

"Yes, milord."

"Bring her husband with her."

"Yes, milord."

The Dark King watched the couple with a sneer. "You will be mine," he hissed.