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We stay with Esis and Magda for about another hour; the atmosphere is much better now.
I feel Esis's anxious glances at me a few times, but I ignore him. He won't be able to help me dig into my past, from his stories, I understand that he hasn't known me very long before the accident. Ralph introduced me to him as his fiancé so he doesn't know Rain.
When we finally say goodbye, I assure everyone that we will get back together when the baby is born. Or maybe even sooner, when there is any good news from the newlywed side. Magda blushed like a beet at my words; if it is up to Esis, that announcement will come soon than later. He clearly adores Magda, but has not yet revealed to her his true nature. I foresee problems now that he is putting off every time. He is probably afraid of his mate's reaction but will have to bite the bullet. As the Alpha of a pack, he can only live in Human Town for a short time. Eventually, he'll have to go back to Midnight Moon.
In silence again, Ralph and I drive off.
When we arrive at the yacht, we are faced with tight security. "My King, Queen," Ivor greets us. His face softens as he looks at me. "May I congratulate you on the good news? The King-Mother is mad with joy, the King-Father has declared a public holiday in the Kingdom," reports the man who can barely hide his own joy. "The Kingdom is in a celebration mood. One hundred pigs and cows have been slaughtered and are now being prepared for a huge feast. The wait is for your arrival". Ralph suddenly picks me up and spins me around in his arms.
"I told you it would be all right, didn't I? My parents are reasonable people, once they notice how much I love you and that you make me happy, everything will be fine," he exclaims happily. "Now that their first grandchild is arriving soon, they will spoil you terribly. They had hoped for this for so long". Relieved, I smile at him; it's quite a relief to hear that his parents are in good spirits about our relationship. After a brief kiss, Ralph puts me back on my feet and we walk into the yacht. I am dead tired now, all I long for is a good rest before we reach the Kingdom. Everything indicates that I will have no rest for several hours after arriving.
Ivor immediately orders the captain to leave while I step into my old bedroom, followed by Ralph. "Tonight I want to hold you in my arms, Saray. You are carrying my child, my wolf wants to be near you," he whispers to me. "We don't have to have sex, I just want to know y'all in my arms." I nod, walk to the walk-in closet and see some of my clothes still hanging there. Quickly I take a bath and put on my pajamas. Ralph walks back in, he too, has bathed and dressed. Together we crawl into bed, I lie down in his arms.
"Saray, I know you're worried about your past. You have doubts, I can sense all that," Ralph begins softly. "Let the past go, dear. The present is much better, we have a baby to look forward to. I still can't believe I'm going to be a father. Let's give our pup the best; a bright future and parents who love him and each other." A smile crosses my lips, Ralph is so right. The prospect of becoming a mother is overwhelming. Even before my child is born, I know I will give it my best. "Yes, that's what I want too. You're right, my past couldn't be happier compared to what the future holds for me," I sigh, snuggling deeper against his chest.
His constant heartbeat lulls me to sleep.
And when I wake up again, I am fully rested. Ralph is still beside me, deeply asleep. I take the time to observe him. Again I am struck by how handsome he is. My mate is the King and he chooses me over all the she-wolves in the world. Anyone would want to be in my shoes right now. I am sure Ralph has a chain of suitors, but I am his chosen one. But why does this insecurity constantly gnaw at me? Why do I still want to know my past? I sigh in despair. My baby is more important, I will have to sacrifice my own needs for my child, I remind myself once more.
Again I look at Ralph.
Is he even telling me the whole truth? Ralph seems unfazed by my amnesia. I mean, any man would want to know the background of his mate. He doesn't even ask about my parents or any siblings. Does he perhaps know where they are but choose to hide this all from me? But then again, what motives would he have to do that? And why aren't my parents or my pack looking for me? And what should I tell my child later about his family? Tears are welling up in my eyes, this emptiness is driving me crazy. I can't live like this. After the birth of my child, I will leave the Kingdom and look for my family. I need answers, I can't live like this.

"Are you fretting again, Saray?"
My eyes shoot up, right into Ralph's. I haven't noticed that he's woken up in the meantime. "No, they are tears of joy. You are here with me and life offers me so much," I lie quickly. "How long will it take to the Kingdom? I have to get dressed before we arrive". My mate looks at his watch. "Only half an hour left. Goodness, we slept for about an hour and a half. Time to get ready, yes". He jumps off the bed and heads to his own room. Relieved, I watch him disappear through the door. Stop fretting, I decide. Only time can reveal everything.
I get up and walk to the walk-in closet.
There is only one suitable dress still hanging. Quickly I pull it over my head and when I look in the mirror, I am startled. My belly seems to be slightly rounded now. The doctor said I was about two months pregnant. Werewolves carry their pup for six months, with Lycans it can be even shorter because the pups are bigger and stronger. I wonder how I hadn't noticed the changes in my body before. My narrow waist is now wider and my hip is rounder. The baby is showing clearly now. Hopefully, I can visit the doctor in the Kingdom after a few weeks and learn about its gender. That will come out in handy, I will be able to go shopping focused and have much more fun. And then, I will be back in Human Town to skim the stores with Magda. Looking so forward to that. ....