As promised, a new chapter today! :)

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-Danny's Point of View-

Vlad trusted me to explain his role as a submissive mate. In every word and emotion, he saw things differently. I chose to make pizza, knowing Vlad would want to talk to me about all of this, and quicker to cook. That and he won't complain it's unhealthy, if I use the healthier version. I don't think he noticed that other than vegetables and olive oil.

I knew what he was going through and I shared my view for him. Although, pretending to be his lover does have an effect on him. He's not complaining so far and we are talking. That is good…I think. Here I am, hugging him and his head leaned against my shoulder.

"Thirsty, Vlad?" I figured he could keep his mind off from things for a little while.

He nodded and I went to get his usual orange juice he's usually craving for. I poured him a cup and handed it over to him. He took a sip, while I went to help myself for some sweet chocolate milk. Vlad and I had a similar carving, but in a different way. Since he eats chocolate, I drink anything with chocolate. However, I tend to snack a lot on almonds and Vlad noticed by the third week of my pregnancy. Three months ago, I found out about his pregnancy. A month ago, I began my pregnancy. Today, we're working our ways up to be ready to become a parent.

The pizza shouldn't take too long since it's up to four hundred twenty-five degrees for ten minutes. I would make this pizza during my college time to ease the stress of waiting for a pizza to deliver. It took two hours for a pizza to arrive and it wasn't good to stress me out. I like making pizza because it's relaxing and quicker at our service. The pizza has spinach, tomato, yellow pepper, and mushroom.

I almost brought onion until I realize Vlad hates the smell of it and turns him off completely. For me, I was turned away from tuna and can't even stand around myself on those. Especially I love having tuna! I guess I can't have it until this baby is born or be lucky enough to have one without being turned away.

Vlad doesn't seem distracted…oh, shoot. I have to get into the routine of a good boyfriend for him to be confident in me. I walked up to him and hugged him from behind. If anything, Vlad loves a touching affection to remind him some human love. It brings peace for him. My eyes scanned his face, seeing his light happiness, and eyeing down on his baby bump down below. My lips pressed against his cheek and smiled at him.

"Do you want to eat in the garden tonight?" If I only could rush, things but he needs a good distraction.

He hummed, "Fresh air would be nice." I soothed his arms.

"Alright, I'll get the plates and you can take them outside any table you want to sit down." Once more, I kissed his cheek and headed over to the cupboard.

Vlad removed himself off the chair and joined by my side to retrieve the plates. He took them out and searches for a table – since he has five different tables out there. Although, each table has different setting of the garden. I hope he picks the ones I'm thinking of, but I can't expect him any different than himself.

I went to search for a pizza stand and a pizza cutter. I knew where they should be since I managed to pick it up how Vlad organizes here. I was setting down the pizza stand on the counter and noticed it wasn't evenly stood out until I glanced down on the counter. The baby names book? I picked it up and finally got the stand leveled. The baby names book was something Vlad has been looking around in for weeks. Why was this here? We already established down to ten names we agreed to. Maybe I could use this for dinner distraction and it should work for Vlad.

Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!

The quick beeping caught my attention and I headed over to gather the pizza out of the oven. I slid it onto the pizza stand and carried it out with the pizza cutter. I followed the pattern, seeing Vlad didn't pick the roses – which is the intro of his garden when someone enters. I kept walking by, the apple trees is definitely not my favorite. That tree hates me obviously.

I stroll deeper and wondered which one Vlad is choosing for today. I passed by the butterfly bushes where several butterflies come and go randomly…it's beautiful, but not appropriate for dinner. Usually that's for tea or fresh airtime. It is a beautiful view for spring and summer.

I kept walking and finally saw him by the cherry tree blossom. The last garden would have been vegetable and fruit garden. This spot is perfect, given a perfect way for eating out, and a relaxing color. The blossoms were light pink and scattered everywhere. The table was a light tan and wooden, yet, small and round for two or three people. The seat were curved, provided a comfort pillow for sitters, and in engraved with the cherry tree blossoms on them. I set the pizza stand in the middle and began to slice them into one-eighth.

"Why is the book in your hand, Daniel?" He asked.

I hummed, "I thought you'd like to look at the names again, maybe we missed a name we haven't thought of for our daughter."

I set the book down and placed the pizza slices onto our plate. I finally sat down next to Vlad and I randomly flipped to girls' name and landed on 'G' letter names.

He smiled, "Perhaps you are right," He leaned to get a closer look to the book.

Perfect. Vlad turns his mood into happy and focused on what I wanted. It was the only way to keep him distracted about the incident earlier today. While we were eating, we searched names in different letter after completing the whole list of that letter. It wasn't easy, but he liked how we use our time for dinner, and turning everything around for once.

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His body lay out on the bed, hair down, and relaxed. My thumbs and fingers pressed up against to soothe the knot in his muscles. My hand rotating and traveled upward from his wrist to his shoulders. His emotions were settling down and forgetting everything we did during dinner. We finally found a name we agreed and thought to use that name. All we have to do is waiting for her to be born.

My hands has finally reached to his neck and removing the stiffness in him. Vlad melted into my touch so easily, I don't think of escaping this time or in the future. He forgot everything that happened today and that was getting him into the good direction for tonight…err, for current timing of now.

Massaging him slowly was the best way to stall what was planned in the back of my mind. It doesn't cause me to feel disgusted, but trying not to cringe in any sort of ways. I wasn't ready, yet, I might as well get used to this for him. We will have no idea how many kids were to be expecting to have until that meeting comes. I deeply fear for the amount we're expected. It's just…what if I find another mate or another lover? Vlad will feel betrayed or cheated on. Another repeat like he had felt my parents had done to him.

Although, Vlad knows too well that a king can have many mates they want. It's the fact that we grew up viewing the world as having one lover and that's it. Then, Karian explained that it is common for kings in the early centuries to have several 'wives' in our world. After that, Jazz explained to me about that most kings did because they wanted to live happily and find the ones they could fall in love with which took several wives. None of these wives was allow to be leaving the castle because they cannot speak of the king. However, the society or the community has not found out for another several centuries later and chose to respect that. Up until one king felt one wife had to be enough and declared this should be the way. Since then, people agreed and continued it for generations.

It was the fact that the Ghost Zone is adapted to all kinds of kings, so there wasn't an excuse not having a mate. Even with that thought in the back of my brain, it didn't sound or feel right around Vlad. It would not be fair, even if he cannot stop me from having more mates. Yet, I can't see myself with someone else. I wanted to figure out how to obtain my memory of that night and understand how it all went. Plus, I had to wonder why the universe constantly wants Vlad and me in the same room. It always ends up chaotic no matter what like Dan. That didn't go quite well for anyone.

Speaking of Dan, why does Clockwork approves this timeline right now? As of now, Vlad was sleeping during my massaging. I knew that he will want one, but he's sleeping. I guess morning will be quite a start off for both of us.

Oddly, I wanted him to sleep anyway and I covered him under the blanket to stay warm.

Next chapter will be out tomorrow~

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