Chapter 13
“Do you mind if I ask you a few questions before I examine you?” I’m trying to be as professional with her as possible.
She looks toward her mother, then back at me.
“Luna Catherine, do you mind waiting outside while I talk with Kimberly? I have to ask her some personal questions. It won’t take long, but I do need you to step out, please.” This time, I meet the Luna’s eyes directly. She might be over me in the pack, but in this office, I have authority. I will not back down. My pregnant females will always come first.
She doesn’t look away. Neither do I. Finally, she gets up off the chair. Her daughter is open mouthed at our interaction, looking from my face to her mother’s. The Luna cannot hide the smile that’s spread wide, making her look so beautiful. “I’ll just wait outside.”
“Kimberly, how old are you?”
“Sixteen.
“Was this your first heat?”
“Yes.” She’s picking at her fingernails.
“Did you want to get pregnant?”
“No.” She starts shaking her head vigorously. “I just didn’t think it would happen.” Her poor little lips start to tremble. It must be very scary for her, being so young to have the responsibility of a new life inside her.
“Did you not take the proper precautions?” She shakes her head no, focusing out the window. I try to mask my surprise at this. All the young females should know better when they are in their fertile times. This gives me a good idea to gather all the young adolescent females for a health lesson on proper precautions and how to use them.
“It was my first time, Rya. I was where all the females go to ride out the heat, but the door
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“All right, Kimberly, let’s get your weight and some measurements. Then we will do an ultrasound, have a proper look at him.” I can smell the male inside her; he’s strong already. “Where’s your mate at?”
He just left for University. He won’t be back until his first semester is done.” This is going to be tough on her without her mate by her side.
“Okay, let’s get your mother. We’ll do an ultrasound, then you can be on your way.” Leaving her on the table, I go get the Luna. She’s sitting with Aurora, having tea and laughing like
two old friends.
“You can come in now.” Turning on my heels, I don’t wait for her to follow.
Back in the examination room, I ask her to lift her shirt up, then put the cold jelly on her lower abdomen. I start to look around to find the little guy. The Luna enters the darkened room, standing by her daughter’s side. It doesn’t take long to locate the forming young.
“There we are. He doesn’t look like much now, but just wait.” I turn on the sound so they can hear the rapid heartbeat clearer. The Luna has tears in her eyes; so does Kimberly. What a nice moment for mother and daughter. I wish I could give my mother this moment Watching the Luna bend down and kiss her daughter’s head makes me smile. She will have the support she needs during this time.
Printing several pictures for the both of them, I wipe away the sticky jelly from her lower abdomen and help her sit up. I think to myself this could have been my nephew.
“All done.” Both of them are smiling at the grainy pictures.
I walk out to the front desk with them. Aurora also acts as a secretary, booking an appointment with the doctor, her, and myself.
“All right, let’s see, I think we should see you in two months, all right?”
“What day? I have to go away for a week to visit another pack. It has to be either before or
after that week.” The Luna is looking at the dates on the calendar.
“Stillhunting?” Aurora’s voice questions out.
“Always.” Luna Catherine and Aurora have a silent moment between themselves before Kennedy barges into the office.
“Oh, I thought I was late.” She sounds breathless, like she was in a rush to get here. Her curly hair is a vision of beauty. The way her dress clings to her body shows off her slim hips and long legs. No wonder my male loves her. She’s a vision of absolute perfection, her guakeup done as if she had professional artists do it.
“We’re just finishing up,” the Luna says.
“I thought you said the appointment was at ten, Cathy?”
“Did I? No, you must have heard me wrong. I said nine–thirty, Kennedy.” Looking at Kennedy, I notice that her neck is not as red and irritated as before. As if it’s been left
alone…
“Well, when’s the next appointment? I don’t want to miss it.” She really looks upset.
“It’s in two months. We’ll be away when she goes. Her father will take her.”
“I don’t need to go with you, Cathy. I can just stay here this time, to keep an eye on Kimmy and my little pup.”
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