Xade’s pov

I’m sorry,” I wailed, showing my weakness, my fear, my reality.

I am so sorry for not being able to protect you, for not being strong enough, for failing you.” My voice grows raw with grief swirling through it like a dark cloud.

My tears land on her face, drawing over her feverish skin. Pain clawed at my chest.

And then I don’t know where, or how she managed to garner such strength…but a sharp sting kisses the side of my face, abruptly stopping me from saying anything else as I stare at the culprit in my arms.

Recharge successful!

She huffs, rolling her eyes. “That should do it.”

I blinked, caught off guard by her sudden action and my hand instinctively rose to touch the hot sting on my face. ” What was that for?”

I whispered in surprise, a bit amused that she smacked me across my face.

For crying and yapping about nonsense,” She huffed, her eyes slightly glaring at me. If I promise you something, I keep it don’t I?”

I nod, still a bit gobsmacked by what she had done. She glared harder. ” Then shut it and let me keep that promise.” her tone is a mixture of fondness and exasperation.

nod, smiling. ” Yes

my cheek,

a smile. “It’s fine, I

her eyes playful. ” Yes you did,” she agree playfully. I chuckle and cover her hand with mine and turn my head slightly to plant

top of me. “Now,” she started, letting out

I know we have to keep the family tradition in your family,” she continued warmly and despite her frail

about Xadel?” She suggested and I smiled down at her

my tongue, liking the way it sounded so pure. Pure just like the

” Or Xadrien?” Her eyes shone. “I think I prefer Xadel?

You are very sure you’re holding a mini me huh?” I joked and her eyes twinkle, the mist of darkness fighting to cloud her eyes. ” What if you hold a

how about Xadeline? Or

chuckle, nodding. ” Both sound

into a cute

which one do you prefer

fingers over her flush cheeks, swallowing when I felt the heat. It hadn’t subsided and it was growing which gnawed a hole in my already beaten heart.

hide her whimper. ” Has a nice ring to it

to me. Yes,” she whispered, her

she was trying her best to fight it, I could feel it. My baby was trying. I place my hand on her stomach, rubbing

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