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I visibly relax as Naethan does the same. Still, I feel the need to reassure and explain things further. "I'm glad you're taking this well. Your conflicting emotions likely came about from the chemical changes in your body, as well as your worries regarding the changes. I am sorry,I i should have informed you sooner, and that was completely my fault." I smile, and move to serve breakfast. "If there's anything else you want to know, dont hesitate to ask."

Once she puts the food in front of me, my belly gave out a deep gurgle, and I immediately ate like it was my last meal on Earth. I didn't even care what I ate, all I wanted was the sustenance to fill me up, but the time I realized my actions, my plate was completely empty, and Essa had a smug look on her face, her eyes filled with pride. She seems satisfied, I blushed at her, feeling some questions burning in my brain. "Um, is feeling like I'm going to starve going to be a common occurrence during this...pregnancy? How will I give...birth? How long is this pregnancy? And why am I feeling this constant fullness? I mean, I kind of like it. I'm starting to feel protective of the life inside me." I rub my belly a little, pressing down on it, only to feel - not fat, but a firmness to it.