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epilogue

A few months later

"Torint! Torint!" I call, and my mate comes running up the hill. I jump up and down in excitement after running down the porch steps.

He's barreling towards me with a grin.

"Did it happen again?" He demands, his huge hands gripping my rounded belly. I can't stop the rapid thumping of my heart.

I grip his forearms and look up into his fascinating eyes that are filled with so much love.

"It's happening right now!" I tell him, and he gasps when the little creature inside of me shifts. A little foot hits the side of the womb, right where Torint's hand is. It's almost like our kit knows where he is.

Torint is silent. He's soaking it in, basking in the joy that is discovering this life of ours out together. This baby has changed a few things in my life, but not a lot. Regardless of everything, I would have agreed to be with Torint. The kit is a miracle, and I'm beyond overjoyed. My heart is so full, sometimes I'm overwhelmed by it all.

My life has done a complete 180.

I get choked up when I think back on my life, my old life, all the trouble and hardships, I know that it all led me here. To the love of my life. A new planet. A new life. A better existence.

Everything has wrapped up nicely. I wouldn't change it for anything.

Torint is my life. My heart. I can't be without him.

He takes my hand, yanking me into his arms in one fell swoop. I squeal in delight. My mate hauls me up the stairs and into our little house.

Even though it's different than my old home back on earth, it's still a bit similar. We're in the middle of nowhere, and Torint is starting a little farm. It was hard to convince his government to let us leave the city. They wanted to use me as a sort of guinea pig with my half human, half rytarian pregnancy.

Torint hated the idea. A male examining me had him outraged, even if it was for my benefit.

Luckily, they finally let up. The deal we made has me satisfied. A doctor moved out here with us, and gives me regular check ups.

He lives far enough away for Torint's comfort, and close enough for mine. The Emporor has agreed to pay us in exchange for routine, non-invasive tests. I wouldn't expect any less.

I'm still nervous from time to time. I'm only a few months along and my stomach is already big. I have no idea when I'll go into labor, or if I'll be able to push the enormous baby out. Torint has assured me that Rytarian babies aren't born very large. They grow rapidly in their first few months.

It's given me some comfort.

Something that also gives me comfort is the joy that Torint has taking care of me. He's always ensuring that I'm well fed and that I'm feeling well. I couldn't ask for a better partner in crime.

Elik and Penelope still can't be separated. She won't leave his side for anything. Though, they're having trouble making it work. There have been problems from Elik's past that have made the Rytarians suspicious of him. Torint contacts him almost daily, always worried about his friend.

He sets me down on the couch, going on his knees until his ear is pressed against my stomach. He claims to have amazing hearing, saying he can detect little sounds, I don't know if I should believe him or not.

"I know she is a female. I can feel it." He insists, and I laugh.

Even though we both would love either gender, we secretly wish for a girl. A girl would change things. She would be a beacon of hope. Though Torint claims that any new born baby will be a miracle. A baby hasn't been born on Rytaria in almost 25 earth years.

"I hope it's a female." He insists. "She will be strong, brave, and kind like you, my sweet mate."

I blush, trying to hide my face. I'm such an emotional pregnant person.

I grab his handsome face and plant my lips on his. He groans, leaning forward until he's leaning over me, pressing me against the couch cushion.

My baby does a turn in my stomach, reminding me of the road ahead. I have everything I could ever want right here in front of me.

I can't wait to see what's to come.

"I love you, big guy."

"I love you, my Posy."

I love you all so much! Thank you for sharing this journey with me. I had no idea this story would receive the amount of attention it has. I am grateful every day for your support and kindness ❥