Amber Lynne
My heart jumped for joy the moment that I saw Nykon step out of the speeder. I was so relieved that tears began to flow down my cheeks. Gina hugged me tightly. She knew even though I did not tell her. It was already too obvious.
As soon as he walked into the courtyard, his son ran to him. I wanted to do the same thing so badly, but I could not. It was forbidden to do anything like that. I watched as he hugged his son. His ex-wife walked to him as well with her new husband standing a couple of feet away. I watch them interact. His son was so sweet, and Nykon held on to him. I knew that he was a good father. He would be a good father to our child as well, if I ever was able to tell him. Would we be banished?
I watched as he talked to his family. Then his son grabbed his hand and led him toward the water and relief area. I noticed that Nykon did not look around for me. Did he know that I was there? Or did he think I was back in the Waysaw city? Did he even care? I couldn't handle it any longer.
“No, I really need to go,” I said to her and walked away. I walked fast. I just wanted to be in my living quarters once more. I needed to be alone before my face gave away my feelings. I could not have Keirin seeing me in such a way or she would figure it out. Women knew these things, no matter what species.
I finally made it into my living quarters and walked back-and-forth. I stood at the window looking out over the courtyard areas but could not see Nykon. there were too many blue-skinned Zenkian flooding the area. I washed up, washing the battle off of me. I drank a big jug of water. I knew I should probably eat something. But I had no appetite. But I was taking care of another inside my belly. I grabbed a piece of fruit and bit into it, forcing myself to eat it.
Knock. Knock. I was annoyed. I knew that it was Gina. She would be wanting me to explain everything to her, and I was not in a mood to do such a thing.
“Gina, I think I'm going to just take a bath and…” I said as I opened the door.
“You did not wait for me in the courtyard?” he said. He walked inside the living quarters and closed the door behind him.
“You were busy with your son, and I did not want to…” I could not finish my sentence because he pulled me to him and pressed his lips against mine. My body melted against him. It felt so good to touch him. I thought he was going to die. Having his arms around me made me feel safe for the first time the entire day. His body was large and hot, giving off so much heat that I felt immediately warm. My knees went weak and he scooped me up into his arms, putting his arm underneath my knees caring my body like a baby.
“I thought I would never get to do that again. I wanted to make sure that I enjoyed every second of it the next time I did it,” he said.
“I understand. I felt the same way. Only losing you would have very serious consequences for me. I can't do this without you,” I said to him.
“I can't go to Earth anymore. I will give up my seat on the next voyage,” I said.
His face lit up. He smiled, and his dashing grin was beautiful. I touched his blue face. His blue and black hair fell over his forehead. I pushed it back.
His light brown eyes grew wide. He said nothing as he was frozen in shock.
“Amber, I can't believe this. How long have you known? You obviously did not find out this information today at the games, or on the journey there,” he said in a stern tone. I knew that tone. He was angry. He set me down on my feet.
“Ten days! Why did you not tell me? I never would have let you go to the games. I would have taken you to a safe place on the other side of the planet if I had to,” he said.
“I knew that it would distract you. I did not want anything to distract you from the war games. I knew how dangerous it all was going to be. And I was right,” I said.
He growled at me. But he knew that I was right. Then his face changed from anger to happiness as he smiled.
"A child. A family. I am blessed and happy,” he said as he planted a deep kiss on me.
“But, we cannot. It is forbidden. What are we supposed to do?” I asked.
“That is true. But seeing as I did a lot for the village today, perhaps the leaders can return the favor.
“It is worth a try. If not, we will figure something out. I don't know what that is, but I will find a way, for us,” he said.
“Good. Now, let us celebrate my victory,” he said with arrogance in his voice.
Then he scooped me up into his arms again. I laughed. I wrapped my arms around his neck. He carried me to the bed and laid me down.
“I will be careful,” he said. Then he kissed my neck. I allowed myself to indulge in this moment of happiness. I did not know what the future would bring. We could be outcasts, and then he would hate me forever for being separated from his son. I could be punished severely, or he could. But for now, I was not going to worry about those things. For now, I was going to allow myself to enjoy the way he felt kissing me. I was going to enjoy moving my hands all over his blue skin and muscular physique.
I moaned. My heart was pacing at a rapid beat. I moved my arms and pushed my fingers into his blue and black hair as he kissed down my body. Then he placed light kisses on my belly. I enjoyed that he was happy that I was pregnant. It was such a relief. I was glad that the war game chaos was over, even though there would be the aftermath to deal with. Right now, at this moment, I was his, and he was mine, and that was all that mattered.