LeslieThere are times I hated Azrael, and those times were when he was right. Last week’s conversation was heavy and Azrael never brought it up again, much to my content, but it also showed a lot of things were bothering him, things that concerned not only me.I checked the calendar and three more weeks until the expecting date and Dr. Owen has advised to be calm and observant this final stage but anxiety and confusion were companions.“Everything was supposed to be a fresh start.” I narrated to Reina. “Now I’m feeling pressured to do what Ben wants.”“You’re only feeling like that because it’s bothering Azrael.”“Yes. I mean, he is right that he can never be the baby’s biological father given that Ben has his good sides and a lot of redeeming qualities and I know Ben will make an awesome dad, but it’s difficult. What would you do if you were in my shoes?”“I don’t know.”I raised a brow at her, and she exhaled.“Romance isn’t my suit one. I’m never going to have a baby two and if I

LeslieMy first welcoming act to motherhood was embarrassing. I had to fill a whole baby bottle with breast milk for the baby and I had a male midwife assist me with this process. This process would last for the duration of seven months because male omegas don’t produce enough milk to cater to a baby for a year, but we had time to search for other options.The door opened and a cheerful nurse came in with the baby. Azrael came out of the bathroom in new clothes after his secretary dropped by and sat beside me.“He’s so lovely.” The nurse said and placed the baby in my hand.Niko was awake, his eyes unfocused and looking around. He was as pale as me, bald and tiny, but what caught my attention was the unusual colour of his eyes.“It’s red, his eyes. Is that normal?” I asked as I stared at the nurse.Azrael looked at the baby as well. “He’s an alpha.”“Children shouldn’t be able to present when they're born.” I whispered.“We did many examinations and his eyes functions like everyone, b

“There’s no physical problem with your ward’s eyes.” The doctor informed us of the results. “It’s just red; the results from the other tests will be out by next week.”Ben and I glimpsed at each other, then focused on the doctor.“Why do you think his eyes are red?” Ben asked.The doctor exhaled and focused on me.“In my ten years of experience with eyes, situations I’ve seen red eyes are always alphas. Children at puberty that presented and unstable or adults traumatised or suffering uncontrollable emotions towards actions affecting their partners. This is the first case I’ve seen a child presenting before puberty and sharing vitals of a stable alpha hormone. It’s never been heard, but this is all a guess.”“If it’s stable, will his gender won’t change?” I asked.“I doubt a gender reassignment will work on him like it wouldn’t work on any dominant of the genders.”Discussing with Dr. Steve was helpful, but we weren’t out of the clear. The fate of our son depended on those test result

AzraelHe was finally asleep. I closed the picture book that we’ve been reading endlessly for absolutely no explainable reason. I dropped it and closed the music box playing and carried the infant to his crib.I didn’t think babies grew so fast, but witnessing it, there were many myths I cleared about babies. They were quick learners with an obsession with sounds, colours and staring, and they all had their own personalities.Babies also have this gentle scent that was addictive and unexplainable, but whatever that scent is, they appeared loveable even though Leslie’s son, at three months, knew had to pester for my attention.“Don’t wake up at two.” I warned him after placing him in his crib.I had to wait an hour or two after he slept or he would jolt up and refuse to sleep in the crib.“You’re spoiling him too much.”I turned my back to Leslie, standing at the door with a nightgown on. He approached me and hugged me.I placed my hand on his hip, jerked him closer and perked his lips

AzraelI handed Leslie a cup of chamomile tea after crying his heart out. The party ended significantly early, everyone going back to their homes after questioning why Leslie cried.It was my fault; I admit. I shouldn’t have let that woman close to him.“Thank you.” Leslie said and drank the tea.I waited until he emptied the cup before I placed the tray on the nightstand in the corner.“Are you feeling better?” Leslie nodded.“What about everyone? I really ruined the mood.”“They’ve all gone home.” I sighed. “I shouldn’t have let her come.”Leslie smiled. “If you didn’t, she would come to me anyhow. Isaac mentioned she wanted to see me, but I wasn’t ready. Now I’ve spoken with her, I’ve seen a glimpse of the future.”“And what does that future hold?”“I don’t know.”I stared at Leslie, and he chuckled weakly and stared at his hands. “I don’t know, but I know everything is going to be alright.”“And if it isn’t?” I asked and sat beside him. “If this future you’re certain doesn’t turn u