SoKeefe baby?

Chapter 22

Sophie's POV

It had been a week since the dinner with my friends, and my parent had been home and informed of everything including the baby's new ability and me having to stay on bed rest. Grady and edaline barely let me leave me room. But today I was telling the collective, council and Alden. Of course I was terrified but I had pushed it off for a week so it was time. I had gotten ready that morning, tied my hair half up and did a little bit of makeup. I put on a knee length black dress with a low v neck and some ruffles to hide my now growing baby bump. I stared at myself in my mirror cradling my belly I was getting bigger every day I was going to have a baby of my own in just 5 short months and I don't think I'm ready.

A tear slid down my face as I heard my door open and saw my mom walk in. she gave me a sad smile and walked over to me.

"Your really starting to show now huh"

Ya I guess I am

"Hey I know it's a lot and I don't need to be an empath to see how nervous you look when you see your bump in the mirror" she then lovingly placed a hand on my bump

"Sophie you will be a great mother and I know your young and still adjusting but I trust you and I know keefe is excited for your family so you should be too"

I know it's just I don't want her to grow up like I did I don't want people to see her as a freak with the youngest mother in elvin history

"Sophie now stop you are our hero. Elves look up to you, you saved our world and your daughter will be praised"

I don't know

"Sophie your mother is right your daughter will be a perfect mix of your bravery and leadership and keefes compassion" Grady said

You really think so

"Yes Sophie now come on everyone is waiting" I took edalines hand and walked downstairs to meet everyone

The council and collective had nervous looks except for forkle and Alden. Forkle had found out a few weeks prior and Alden just gave me his best everything will be okay look I could tell he knew something was up he just couldn't figure out what.

Now before I get bombarded with questions of why your all here I just want to say that what I have to tell may disappoint you all and may make you angry with me but don't give your angry to anyone but me please.

"Sophie what is going on" bronte asks

Okay a while ago well 4 months to be exact I messed up and I am learning every day that maybe it was a good thing that it happened.

"Sophie I don't think we understand what exactly happened" oralie asks

*I suck in a breathe*

Okay four months ago I found out that I will be a mother

I heard a few gasps and saw confused faces

Yes I am pregnant.

Now before you all freak out hear me out. I know what I did was reckless but I am doing what I need to do to control the situation I am getting the support and help I need from my family and friends.

So please I know it's crazy information to hear but this could be my only chance at having a family. We all know my dna is different then most elves so it may have been impossible to have a child for me. So even though I am young I see this as a miracle and I just hope you support me.

I heard some councilors talk negatively and I knew some people would but they needed to know

"Thank you for telling us Sophie I know how hard it was for you and I appreciate your honesty"

Thank you bronte

" though I think I speak for everyone when I say how could a bright girl like you have this happen. Now I support you I really do but come on Sophie"

Look I know okay what happened shouldn't have but it did and now I am taking responsibility for my actions

"I am proud of you Sophie though I'm not exactly thrilled with this announcement I trust you"
Alden gave me a true smile and then gave me a hug

I whispered a thank you and he smiled and walked back to the other council members

" the collective and I, Sophie are on your side and I agree with bronte and that you could have prevented this but I also know that you are an adult and who are we to tell you how to be one" I smiled at forkle as he said that

Even though I know not everyone supported this I knew that the people I cared most about did and that was what is important

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Sophie's POV

It had been hours since I told the council and collective. And had told Alden, bronte and oralie in private who the father was and they congratulated me and gave me some pointers well Alden specifically about what to do with a child. I had appreciated there supported and knew it would take time for the others to adjust.

I was now laying on my bed in one of keefes shirts when I saw him walk in

Hey foster how'd it go

Well it went okay I think

Only my Sophie would get a whole council to show up to her baby shower

Oh shush keefe it wasn't a baby shower just an announcement

I play full hit his shoulder

Ouch that hurt me foster

Oh please that only hurt your pride

Woah there someone's being feisty Your cute when your all angry

I'm not angry dork just a little tired

Awwww someone need cuddles form the keefster

I will punch you

Awww so adorable

Just lay down with me

Okay your wish is my command

He layed on the bed a pulled me close to him gently putting his arms around my bump after pulling the blankets around us. It didn't take long for me to fall asleep in his arms

Goodnight Sophie I love you

Was the last thing I heard as I drifted to sleep.