"Is she okay?" Alois asked hoping the healer had some good news about Lenora.
"She's fine, everything feels right, the tenderness is normal and I don't foresee any problems with this pregnancy."
"Then why won't she move, you said she should by now, that she should kick me."
"Alois, sometimes it takes a little longer, each baby is different. I would however like for you to eat a little more. That may help. For now, I think It's best if you rest in bed for a few days." Alois' heart dropped.
"You said she's okay, why-"
"Calm down. Because of this delay, and your history, I just want you to have a few days of complete bed rest this will help you both. Be as calm as you can. "
"You're sure Lenora is safe?"
"Yes. Be patient."
"It's hard to be."
"I know. Everything will be alright. Try talking to her and gently rubbing your belly, sometimes they respond with kicks or other movements.
"I'll try." Alois' voice showed his sadness.
"Precious, I know how much you hate bed rest, but miss Hannah and I will be right here." Naveen took his mate's hand, stroking it with his thumb.
"I just want to know what it feels like to have- ow!" Alois gripped Naveen's hand tighter.
"What is it Alois?" Naveen panicked.
"It was a sharp pain."
"Let me take a look." The healer pressed down on Alois' abdomen.
"Just relax." The healer instructed.
Suddenly the healer felt a quick, hard pressure push against his hand.
"Ow!" Alois cried. " what is that?"
"Your daughter is strong, Alois, you're feeling your daughter's first kicks." A smile crept onto Alois' face as he looked at Naveen.
"May I precious?" The blonde demon nodded, allowing Naveen to rest a hand on his stomach.
"Lenora, It's daddy, will you say hello?" He waited and soon he too felt it. Alois tightened his grip on Naveen's other hand.
"Amazing, absolutely amazing. Are you alright Precious?" Alois nodded.
"I'm just happy she's okay, that's all that just a few more months, we'll be holding her." Tears of joy fell from his eyes.
"Yes, you're going to be an amazing mother. I'm so proud of you. Try to get some rest and when the healer is done, I'll call for your family. Would you ve alright with me inviting Victor over as well?"
"Just Victor?"
"Yes."
"Then that's fine. I don't think I can deal with your parents today. I'm sorry but I want to enjoy my happiness."
"I understand completely."
"Well, I think I'll leave you two, Alois, you're in good hands, do you want me to leave something for pain?"
"Will it be safe for Lenora?"
"Absolutely."
"Then yes." After the healer had gone, Hannah rushed over with Luca. She hadn't bothered to knock. She was met by Naveen who had just picked up the telephone to call her.
"Miss Hannah, Luca, we were just thinking about out." He smiled warmly, putting the receiver down.
"Naveen!" Luca cried happily embracing his brother-in-law.
"Hello Luca. Alois is upstairs resting on the healer's orders. You're both welcome to go see him if you like."
"I don't need your permission to visit with my son. It makes no difference to me who you are to him. He will always be my son , mates can be replaced." She said glaring at the younger demon as she passed.
Naveen shook his head.
"She's always going to hate me isn't she Luca?"
"Yep. Hannah hates everyone that takes us away from her." Luca replied making his way to the stairs.
"I see. Well, I'm going to invite Victor over, if you wanted to play when he gets here." Luca grinned.
"Okay. I'm sorry Hannah doesn't like you Naveen, but I do. You take real good care of my brother and it really makes me happy. Thank you."
"I should be thanking you Luca, for sharing him with me. I know he means a lot to you."
"I like it when he's happy, Hannah does too."
"Miss Hannah is a good mother, I'm grateful that she cares so deeply for you both. I just wish she and I could get along for him."
"I don't think that's going to happen soon, I heard her talking to Claude when brother told us he was going to have a baby."
"Did you, would you care to tell me what was said?"
"Hannah said that the only reason she didn't kill you for making him have a baby is because it made him happy and he really loves you."
"She sa all that?" The young boy nodded.
"It isn't as if u forced him to have our child, he wants her just as much as I do."
"I know, but you were already the bad guy for bonding with him. Claude said so."
"Why would he say something like that?"
"Cause he's jealous. Hannah says that's why he doesn't like you, and why he's kept downstairs when you visit."
"Interesting. Thank you Luca, I appreciate your information."
"You're welcome." Luca grinned and continued on his way to see Alois.
Naveen picked up the receiver again and called his family. As he waited, he couldn't help thinking of Luca's words.
"Jealous... Very interesting indeed."