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Chapter 14: Mood-swings and Mysteries (Soma then Mathias/Dracula's POV)

The pain that struck me was worse than anything I endured. I bit down on my lip to hold back the scream but Adrian was up and awake at once.

"Angel, what's wrong, talk to me." I looked at him with tear stained eyes and a bloodied lip. I didn't say a word as my husband leaned down and kissed the blood away. I placed my hands on my stomach and winced.

"The children," I whispered tearfully. Adrian held me and placed his hands over mine, rubbing soothingly.

"Hush now; you're hurting your mother." I heard him whisper. Surprisingly, my stomach calmed. I looked up at my husband and pouted.

"I guess we know who the favorite parent is…." I pouted. My husband chuckled and kissed me.

"They love you." He said as he continued to rub my stomach. "Just as I do…."

"Adrian,"

"Yes Angel?"

"Do you think I'm fat?" I asked. My husband blinked and looked at me.

"W…Why would you ask me that…."

"OH MY GOD YOU THINK I'M FAT!" I howled. I got up angrily and stormed out before I punched the loving shit out of him. I stormed into the kitchen, where my father and father-in-law were seated, discussing possible improvements.

"Soma," My father said as I plopped into a seat. "What's wrong?"

"Adrian thinks I'm fat!" I wailed, tears streaming down my face. My father looked to my father-in-law and mouthed one word: Hormones

"Soma, Child, my son doesn't think you're fat." My father-in-law soothed as he ran his fingers through my hair. "You're radiant."

"Great I'm bright!" I wailed louder, causing the men to wince. "You guys suck!" I ran away crying my eyes out to the gardens. Damn what's wrong with me?

"Soma, baby, what's wrong," My mother asked as she held me. I held onto her and cried.

"Mom, Adrian thinks I'm fat!" I whimpered. She chuckled and held me.

"Oh baby, you're not fat at all. You're showing and you're going through the one thing husbands fear of their wives' pregnancy; hormones."

"Why now?"

"Because you're going on your…fourth month…." She asked. I nodded. "See, from here on out, you are going to feel a lot of changes. Some good, some bad….This is a bad one."

"Whoopie," I said wryly. "My husband thinks I'm fat…and I'll need an exorcist."

"Angel, I don't think you're fat." I heard my husband say from behind us. "Why did you run off?"

"Don't, I'm hideous!"

"You're beautiful." He said, lifting my gaze to meet his. "And I love you." With that he kissed me chastely upon the lips and held me. I tried to be angry with him but I couldn't. I loved him too much.

"I love you too." I whispered. I was graced with a smile and led back into the house. Our fathers were standing in the doorway, anxious and nosey as can be.

"Oh um," My father said with a blush. "We weren't spying. We were…um…."

"Father… don't even try," My husband said, halting his father in his tracks. My father-in-law looked shocked but kept his mouth shut. I giggled at that. I was escorted to our room and as soon as the door was closed, Adrian smirked and kissed me. I moaned as I felt his tongue invade my mouth. My blood boiled and I was overcome with lust. I felt my knees weaken but Adrian picked me up and placed me onto our bed. I writhed in pleasure, but only after making sure the babies were all right. My heart pounded as my husband kissed me again, making a trail to my neck, where he nipped and sucked. Oh god…I moaned as I moved my hips against him. Oh yes…oh that's it, I…

"OUCH!" I cried, the mood broken. Adrian looked at me with lust filled eyes but turned serious.

"Angel?"

"I don't think we could make love now." I said sadly. My husband looked at me and smiled.

"Its fine Angel, I can wait."

"But I want….I need…" I whispered huskily. "I'm ready to burst…." My husband quirked an eyebrow and kissed me again. I was about to tear his clothes off when….

"OH DAMN!" I swore as I held onto my stomach and doubled over in pain. Adrian held me and comforted me. I was getting pissed. I got off of my husband and went downstairs.

"Okay, someone better enlighten me or get their ass kicked." I snarled. My father and father-in-law looked at me bug-eyed. My mother was shocked at my language and my mood.

"Soma, what happened, Child?" My father-in-law dared to ask. I turned to glare at him. It didn't phase him in the least.

"I want to have sex but someone won't let me." I said as I glared at my stomach. My father grinned but hid it straight way when I caught him.

"Oh, that's simple," My father said. "They're cock-blocking."

"What?" I asked. My mother sighed and rolled her eyes.

"Oh your father is such a drama queen."

"'Oh, no Matthew, I have a headache.' or how about this: 'My back hurts.' Or my personal favorite: 'I'm too tired.'" My father said. My mother blushed and glared at my father.

"Funny, Lisa never gave me that problem."

"You got lucky?" My father asked, with hero worship in his eyes. "You're my HERO! What's your secret?"

"A gentleman never kisses and tell…." My father-in-law said with a smirk. My mouth dropped.

"ADRIAN! GET DOWN HERE!" I cried. In a heartbeat, my husband was there!

"What happened? And please, don't tell me it's time!"

"No, far from it," I said. "But did you know your father was boning your mom while she was pregnant with you?"

"I don't want to know!" My husband said. "What happened between them is their business! I'd rather not know."

"I wasn't going to mention it anyway." My father-in-law said. "But maybe it's in the best interest that you two didn't do anything strenuous for the time being."

"WHAT?" We cried. My father-in-law looked at us and went 'medical' mode.

"This is your first pregnancy. And you almost lost the children while fighting. The outcome could render the same result if you two engage in intercourse." We looked at each other then moaned. My father-in-law wasn't finished. "However, it'll be worth the wait."

"You waited?" My father asked, looking at my father-in-law, figuring him out. My father-in-law tilted his head but said nothing. My father groaned and lightly banged his forehead on the table.

"Well, I had a kingdom to rule." My father-in-law said. "I devoted my time to protecting my wife and unborn child."

"Ah, that seems sensible." My mother said. "Soma baby, you need an outlet."

"I can't spar, I can't fight, what am I supposed to do?"

"Baby, why don't you take up the one thing that always made you happy?" My mother asked. My eyes widened and I tried to shut her up!

"What was that?" My father-in-law asked. I locked gazes with my mother, begging her to shut up.

"Oh, there were actually three things that Soma loved to do ever since he was little." My mother hinted. "There are clues if one knew where to look!"

"Oh, so be it." My father-in-law said. "Adrian, Leon, let's go find them." He rose to his feet, Leon following him. My husband stayed where he was.

"I'm sure my Angel will tell me when he's ready." He said. I smiled and held his hand. My father looked at us and smiled.

"Why don't you kids rest up until later?" He suggested. I nodded and with my husband with me, we retired for a while.

(Mathias/Dracula's POV)

Thanks to 'Noa, my curiosity spiked. I wanted to find out just what Soma wanted hidden. Since my son wasn't anxious with finding out (knowing him he probably knew what they were) it was up to Leon and I to find them and I was thrilled. I always loved a challenge.

"Mathias, where should we start?" Leon asked. I thought about and smirked.

"Photo albums are usually a good start." I said. We looked to the shelves and saw a white and gray book with a snowflake on it. This has to be Soma's baby book. I thought. I looked through it but growled as I noticed some pictures were missing!

"Mathias, what happened?"

"Someone removed the pictures!" I said. "Someone doesn't want us to know!"

"Who do you think…..?" He began. I thought about it and sighed, replacing the book back onto the shelf.

"Adrian….."

"Why would he do that for one and two how is that possible because he's with Soma?"

"Leon, you don't know my son's mind like I do." I said. "For centuries, that child of mine has challenged me."

"Ok, let's say for the sake of argument, you're right, how did he do it?"

"He can shape-shift." I said. I looked around to see if I could see mist. I saw none. I looked for a bat; I didn't find one; I searched for a wolf, not a one to be found. "That boy…." Leon rolled his eyes and followed me.

We tried the library, the gardens, the study, anywhere I could think of. Whenever I believed the trail to grow warm, it went cold. I loved a challenge but even I had my limits. Traces of pictures being removed were evident and any memorabilia were nowhere in sight!

"Oh he's good!" I mused as I hit yet another dead end.I really had to give my son credit. His stealth improved over the years. And no one could tell me otherwise. This stunt had my son's name written all over it. Question was: How was he accomplishing this? I vowed then and there, that I would find out!

Hm, will Mathias find out Soma's secrets? Is Mathias right in pointing out his son? Review to find out!