The Alpha King's Witch Bride
Chapter 167: _Miracle Baby

Chapter 167: _Miracle Baby

"I– I’m pregnant, Kaelos."

As soon as those words left Celine’s mouth, the first thing that hit me was a wave of confusion. Then denial.

There’s no way she’s telling the truth. She just wanted to say anything to get out of my grip.

"You lie, Celine," I murmured with gritted teeth, glaring at her face as I subconsciously tightened my grip on her neck.

I was tired of her and her mother using me as a chess piece. Fuck my secret and the fact that they could share it with the world. At this point, I—

’Kaelos, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but wait.’ Damon spoke up in my head just then, causing my eyebrows to furrow as I tilted my head while staring at Celine’s face.

Her eyes quivered with fear, but that fear seemed like it wasn’t just a fear for her own life. It was something more primal. More... Maternal.

Reluctantly, I let go of Celine gently, watching as she rubbed her neck while gasping for air. It was then that I placed my hand on her shoulder, sniffing her closely to see if I could pick up any shift in her pheromones.

She just stood there patiently, although her eyes quivered tensely. Her right hand went to her stomach as if to emphasize her point.

"The child is real, Kaelos." She mumbled, smiling warmly at the same moment that I picked it up.

By the moon, why didn’t I notice sooner? There was indeed a shift in her pheromones.

But...

"How did this happen?" I queried, staring into her eyes with more confusion.

I was plagued with conflicted emotions. Just a few seconds earlier, I had wanted nothing more but to rip her throat and tear out her spine. But now I actually felt... Hesitance? Restraint?

Meanwhile, Celine giggled at my question, placing her right hand in front of her mouth before she slowly brought it to my face.

I jolted slightly at her touch, my jaw clenching but I managed to stay still as I waited for her to continue.

"Oh, my Alpha King. You see when a man and a woman come together to—"

"Don’t patronize me, Celine." I interrupted her attempt at a joke, my lips pouting. "I know how pregnancies work. What I’m asking is how did THIS one work? Weren’t you barren?"

That was the excuse I had used in divorcing her not long before Odessa’s arrival. If it was untrue now, did that mean... Would I have to remarry this bitch?

’Hell to the mother fucking no, Kaelos.’ Damon snarled in my head. ’Don’t think too far. You don’t owe her a second of marriage after the years y’all spent together in torment.’

"I don’t know, Kaelos. I wish I had an answer to that too." Celine whispered in response to my last question, cupping my face with both hands. "Maybe the moon goddess decided to bless me. But what I do know is that I’m two months pregnant and it’s yours."

The moon goddess blessed her? I’ve talked to her once... She didn’t seem like the kind who would go around distributing miracle babies, especially not to unruly bitches like Celine.

Or... Could she have done that?

At that moment, I couldn’t help myself from silently gazing at the moon which was partially covered by clouds. Was the moon goddess trying to test me somehow?

Suddenly, in my moment of vulnerability and distraction, Celine brought her face closer to mine and did something completely unexpected.

’No!’ Damon yelled out alertly in my head but it was too late.

Celine’s lips pressed against mine, causing my eyes to widen as my hands quickly went to her shoulders. The kiss only lasted for two seconds but I already felt a weird emotion bubbling inside me.

No, not emotions toward Celine... Goddess forbid that. But rather... Guilt toward Odessa.

"Don’t you see, Kaelos?" Celine’s voice was soft as she giggled with excitement while placing her hands on her stomach. "This child could be our chance at a new beginning. And the people will respect you better if you have an heir."

I clenched my jaw, subconsciously using the thumb of my right hand to wipe off her strawberry-flavored lipstick from my mouth before I spoke up with a growl.

"So, you’re trying to use a baby to bargain? Is that how low you can stoop, Celine, or is this just a warm-up?"

She rolled her eyes, shaking her head before she blurted. "You were supposed to be excited at the prospect of having a child, Kaelos. Don’t tell me you’re still hung up on that cheating who—"

Before she could complete that sentence, I placed a warning finger in front of her lips, shushing her.

"Leave Odessa out of this," I said with a cold voice, gritting my teeth before I grunted and stepped away from the balcony.

I headed back into my suite and went straight to my wine cabinet, grabbing a fresh bottle of whiskey. This all had to be a sick dream.

"Why now, Celine?" I asked without looking back as I poured myself a glass. "Why did you choose to tell me this now? Surely you couldn’t have possibly found out that you’re pregnant recently if it’s been two months already."

I gulped down the glass in one go, licking my lips as I waited for Celine to speak.

"I told you I had a surprise, Kaelos." She said simply. "The one with Odessa was merely me showing you who she truly is. This, on the other hand, is your chance at a fresh start."

I clenched my jaw but didn’t say anything or look back at her. Instead, I poured myself another glass and downed it in one gulp as well, feeling like I was close to losing my sanity.

"You’re obviously still trying to come to terms with it. I understand." Celine mumbled and then moved closer to me, her high heels clicking on the marble floor with each step.

She grabbed my arm from behind gently, causing my body to recoil at her touch momentarily.

"I’ll be waiting for you. But please... Just know that I’m not the only one waiting for you to make a decision. After tonight, the whole continent is."

Without another word, she stepped away from me and walked out of the room, closing the door behind me and leaving me behind with everything she said echoing in my mind.

I should be glad that I was expecting a child, even though it was coming from Celine. But why did I feel like I was betraying Odessa?

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