My Hunted Mate

Chapter Fourty Two

Corinna

Once Jen is completely satisfied that the baby and I are doing fine, she reminds me to check in with her

again before I leave the pack so she can organise some way to see me throughout my pregnancy and

then finally allows me to go see Gia.

When I enter the room, Jack is sitting in a chair next to her bed, grasping her hand while she sits in the

bed looking like she has more energy and colour back in her face, she's mumbling away to Jack,

seemingly reassuring him that she'll make it through all of this and be okay.

" How are you feeling? " I ask, bringing her reassurances to a halt as her eyes meet mine.

" Better, thank you. " She sends me a quick smile, before turning to Jack. " Could you give us a

minute? " She mumbles to him.

Jack looks between us, nodding his head once. After placing a kiss onto Gia's cheek, he leaves us

alone in the room. I look over at her, my curiosity clear on my face. She looks down at her hands as

she fiddles with the yellow blanket draped over her, after a few seconds her eyes fall on mine.

" Listen Corinna.. I.. Well.. I wanted to say sorry for how I've been acting toward you, I've been a right

bitch and after what you did today, helping to defend the pack, I couldn't not apologise and tell you how

thankful I am to you, you know, just in case I don't.. " she says, looking back down at the blanket as she

trails off at the end.

I quickly move across the room, placing myself on the edge of her bed to take her hand. " All that

doesn't matter, what matters is that you rest for tonight. I'll be there with you every step of the way, I'll

help you get through this. " I promise her, squeezing her hand.

" I'm terrified. " She whispers, she watches me through tearful eyes.

I nod my head, running my thumb across the back of her hand, in a lame attempt to soothe her. " I

know but you're strong Gia, you just need to believe that you can do this. Now I'm going to let you rest

and spend time with Jack, I'll see you later tonight. "

After sending her a reassuring smile, I exit the room, letting Jack know he can go back into her now. As

he's about to re enter the room, he pauses and calls out to me. " Thank you, for helping us. Perhaps, I

was too quick to judge you. "

He leaves me alone in the hallway not giving me an opportunity to reply, when I get outside the hospital

I spot Kai making his way over to me, I update him on how Gia is doing and reassure him that I got

checked by the doctor and am fine as we head back to the pack house.

We go straight to our room when we arrive, my nerves bubble in my stomach at the realisation this is

probably the only chance I'll get before everything turns to chaos again, to tell him.

While Kai shuts the bedroom door behind himself, I drop down onto the edge of the bed, he wanders

over to the closet to change into more comfortable clothes, my hand slides into the pocket of my

cardigan, where the folded and now very crumpled photo from my scan is still tucked away.

" Kai? " I call, causing him to pause before he can remove his jeans. " We should probably have that

talk now, considering we won't have the chance later and I think if I leave it much longer I'll work myself

up again and fail to do it. "

My rambling makes a concerned look cross his face, he sits down beside me. " Yeah, what did you

want to talk about? "

Clearing my throat, I shift awkwardly unsure of how to start. " I don't know how to really.. I guess I just

have to say it, don't I? " I chuckle.

" Cori, what's going on? " He whispers, grabbing my hands in his.

Feeling too nervous to look him in the eye, my gaze is directed at his bare chest. " You know how I told

you we were waiting for test results that would explain why I'm not able to shift lately? " I mumble.

" Yeah of course, did you ask the doctor when they'd be ready? It's been a while now. " He says,

making me chew on the inside of my lip anxiously.

" I already know why I can't shift. " I whisper. " I've known since the appointment. "

Taking a quick glance at his face, I can't help but feel awful when I see the deep frown on his perfect

lips, he doesn't speak so I continue. " I've been really really scared and nervous to tell you because

with everything going on with Cain and my father, I just, I don't know how this is going to work. "

" How what's going to work Corinna? " By now, I know he's confused as hell and starting to get irritated

with me.

" I'm pregnant. " I breathe. " I.. I know I should've told you sooner, but I'm just so.. " Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

I don't dare to look at him or his reaction to this news. " You are pregnant, you're sure? " He asks, his

tone unreadable.

I nod my head, pulling my hand from his to slide the picture of scan from my pocket. He gently takes

the paper from me, unfolding it very slowly and delicately. When he lets out a small chuckle, I look up at

him to see him admiring the little bundle of cells.

" We are having a baby. " he whispers, a grin forming on his lips but when he looks back at me the grin

fades. " Corinna... "

" I know. " I cut him off. " I know, I should've just told you, but I'm scared Kai and- "

" Corinna, you should never be scared to come to me, with anything. I understand that you're scared, I

understand that there has been a lot going on, I understand that your sadistic family are a threat, but

whatever is going on, you can always come to me. That way we can figure it all out together. I would be

more than thrilled to have this child with you, but regardless of what you chose, I will stand by you. I

know the timing is... Inconvenient to say the least, but I love you and I want this with you. " He stares at

me with such love, that it takes my breath away along, much like his words have already done.

" I want this with you too. " I whisper, leaning over to capture his lips with mine. " We'll figure it all out

together? "

" Together. " He promises, pressing his lips to mine again.