Page 169 of Heir of the Beast

When he leaves, I glance down at my lovely pale green gown and smile up at Apollo. “This is it.”

“This is it, Angel.”

I frown up at him. “How’s your head? Will this be okay for you?”

“I will be fine.” He kisses my forehead. “I should be back to full health. I only experience head pain occasionally. No more confusing thoughts.

“I had one more treatment before I came, and I am feeling back to normal.”

“I am so sorry.”

He laughs. “Angel, I would have died for you.”

I close my eyes at that, then feel his lips on mine, the kiss turning passionate as his mouth moves over mine. I lift my head. “Tarren will be so happy Laura is coming back.”

“Yes, that will save our relationship. He was devastated,” Apollo admits.

“Am I pregnant?” I take his hand and put it on my stomach.

“I hope so, but if not, you will be soon,” he says with a dark glimmer. I laugh as we make our way into the pod.

I take a breath and grab his hand. “Let’s push it together.”

“I love you.”

He grabs my chin and kisses me right as we both push the button.

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“That, my friends, is a ~happily-ever-after~,” says the Fairy Godmother with a wink, and a generous bite of her burrito.

Chapter 38

“Laura, you fat hooker!” I say as I waddle. “Wait for me!” I can hear her laughing as she turns to face me, her large tummy draped in shimmering emerald green.

She eyes me with a raised brow. “If you start getting contractions from all your swaying and squawking, Apollo will be very upset.”

I wave my hand. “Pish-posh.”

Yes, we both are eight months pregnant and ~no~, it was not planned. I am two weeks ahead of her though, which is why I almost didn’t make it to the Fairy Godmother Christmas party.

We’ve just arrived, and the men have gone to see about hanging up our cloaks.

I am wearing a deep-scarlet gown with glittering diamonds under my bustline. It’s a stunning piece that Apollo surprised me with. My raven hair is piled high on my head with glittering pins.

“Hold on,” I pause, out of breath, and smile at passing people in reindeer hats. “Okay, we can go now.”

“Wow, this place is massive,” she says in awe. “And so festive.”

Fairy Godmother Headquarters is a sight to see. I am not sure how big this place is, seeing how we were beamed here—and yes, it was safe for the baby.

I can hear loud Christmas music emitting from the main hall and it sounds like a rocking time. Silver and blue Christmas decor is draped everywhere, making the grand place look like a winter wonderland.

Everything seems to sparkle and twinkle, like it’s right out of a fantasy. There are tons of beautiful people here, elves running everywhere, and female servers dressed as slutty snowmen.

And I look like a water buffalo.

“You look stunning,” Apollo whispers in my ear, seeming to read my mind. I turn to see Apollo looking insanely handsome in his black tux, made by Pierce.

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