Chapter 43: Pregnant? 2

Elena couldn't believe it. At first, she thought it was just a mild sickness - something that could easily be cured with a cup of teaand a bit of rest. But as the days went by, she began to feel more and more exhausted, with a constant feeling of nausea and dizziness.

It wasn't until she missed her monthly cycle that she began to suspect something else was going on.

She went to see the local healer that she finally got confirmation of her suspicions. Elena was pregnant - a fact that left her both elated and terrified.

The realization of what this meant hit her like a brick.

For Elena, the news brought a mixture of joy and fear. On the one hand, she was over the moon at the thought of bringing new life into the world. On the other hand, she was frightened at the thought of giving birth, she was scared of the pain.

She knew that he would be just as thrilled as she was at the thought of having a child together. And so she set out to tell him the news.

Kazrach was in his throne room when she arrived. He looked up as she entered, his eyes immediately drawn to her face. "What's wrong?" he asked, noticing the worry etched on her features.

Elena took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. "Kazrach, I have some news. I went to see the healer, and...I'm pregnant."

His first reaction was one of uncontained surprise, a wide smile stretching across his face. "Pregnant? That's wonderful news!" He swiftly drew her into an embrace, his joy palpable.

Elena sighed in relief. She'd been so worried that Kazrach wouldn't be excited about the prospect of having a child - that he'd be too busy with his demon kingdom to care. But seeing the happiness in his eyes, she knew she'd been wrong.

For a moment, they just held each other, both feeling the enormity of what was to come. Kazrach finally pulled away, grinning. "We need to celebrate! Let's go find some wine!"

They spent the rest of the day in blissful revelry, drinking, feasting, and laughing. Elena couldn't recall a time when she'd felt so happy and carefree.

But as the night wore on and the celebration drew to a close, reality began to set in. Raising a child with Kazrach was not going to be easy - especially in a kingdom deep in the heart of the demon underworld.

Elena knew there would be challenges ahead - battles to fight, enemies to vanquish, and hardships to endure. But she also knew that they were in this together - and that no matter what came their way, they would face it head-on, together as a family.

As she drifted off to sleep that night, her hand resting protectively over her belly, Elena felt a sense of quiet contentment. She was a human, and Kazrach was a demon - but together, they could conquer anything, even the challenges that parenthood would bring. She was ready for the adventure that lay ahead.