His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 67: A Good Sister

Moana

Edrick and I agreed with Selina that Ella had to be carefully introduced to the topic of having a new sibling. Not only could it be harmful to her self esteem to think that she might be ‘replaced’ or get less attention, but it could also be harmful to both her relationship with her father and her relationship with me. Considering the fact that we both decided that it would be best for me to continue to live with them as we raised the new child, it was important for us all to get along.

We didn’t say anything for a few days, as we both wanted to give ourselves time to come up with a strategy before we told Ella. But, as Selina warned, I would begin to show soon. Since the baby was a little werewolf and not a human, the pregnancy would be a bit different, and I would show sooner. My belly was already starting to look a little more bloated than usual, as I had learned at the charity gala.

During these days, Edrick and I met up each evening after Ella was asleep to watch videos on broaching subjects like this with children, and we even began to compile a small list of videos aimed toward children for Ella to watch when she was ready. Several late nights were spent like this, and it was a relief to feel as though Edrick was softening about spending time with me. Even though we never talked about anything other than the baby, it still felt nice to be near him and to not be treated like a total stranger. Still, it was a little demoralizing to know that the only reason why he was treating me differently was because of the baby.

Finally, once we were ready, we decided that it was time to tell Ella.

It was a Sunday morning, and we’d just had a breakfast of waffles and bacon that Selina prepared for us. Once we were finished, Edrick leaned forward with his elbows on the table. He shot me a glance, and I gave him a subtle nod of approval, before he spoke.

“Ella, Moana and I have something we need to talk to you about,” Edrick said.

eyes widened, and she suddenly spoke very quickly. “I’m sorry that

sudden

not that, Princess,” Edrick said, reaching out and taking her tiny hand. “You’re not in trouble. Although, you shouldn’t cut your dolls’ hair; it doesn’t grow back like

swinging her legs on the chair. “What

since he was her father, but I

to have a baby,” he finally said quietly. “A little

to race as I started to

“You’re going to have a little brother

and glanced over to see that

little sibling! I hope it’s a girl. I want a sister so I can braid her hair and do her makeup!” She stopped then, tapping her chin with her index finger. “Although, I guess a brother would also be okay. Then we can play

Edrick threw his head back and laughed, fully and deeply, for the first time since I’d met him. “Ella, you should still worry if your little brother falls down and gets hurt,” he managed through the laughter. His eyes were squeezed shut as he continued to laugh, and when they finally opened, there was a sparkle in them that I’d never seen before. Seeing

Ella walked back over to her seat

happy?” I asked, squeezing her

nodded.

that feeling quickly returned when she asked her

two gonna

clear his throat, but I quickly averted my gaze, as did he. We had both known that she would probably ask this question, but we never could have actually prepared ourselves for

Edrick began, clearing his throat