Chapter 172 - 170 - Before The Storm Part 2

I was bedridden for three days now and the doctor said that I have to stay in bed for a week more. I was already getting bored but I couldn't do anything about it since my nauseousness won't disappear.

Jayden was sitting on the couch, his laptop was on the table while he was busy doing some paperworks. He decided to work at home and let Leon, his secretary, do the work in the office. He wanted to be with me at all times, saying that he doesn't want to miss anything about my pregnancy.

"Love? Are you busy?" I asked.

He stood up and walked towards the bed.

"What is it? Are you hungry? Would you like to eat something? Is there something painful? Should I call the doctor?" He continuously asked.

I chuckled. "Hey, stop asking too many questions.. I just wanted you near me."

He sighed then sat beside me. "You know how much I wanted to be near you, but I've been controlling myself. I missed touching you and I missed your touch."

He leaned forward when I reached out my hands to wrap them around his neck.

"The doctor didn't say that kissing and hugging were not allowed. I missed you too. I want to feel your warmth so I can sleep." I whispered before pressing my lips to hers.

His breath was warm and tasted like cinnamon. It was sweet, somewhat woody with a slight citrusy note and a spicy taste like a punch of cloves.

I felt his tongue brushed my lower lip. I slightly opened my mouth to welcome his tongue to glide with mine.

Our tongues were like swords fighting against each other. He was exploring the wetness of my mouth, pressing his lips harder into mine.

He bit and sucked my lower lip before ending the kiss, leaning his forehead with mine.

"If I go further I might go all the way." He chuckled.

We both wanted what he was thinking but we couldn't risk the baby's safety so we will have to wait until the doctor says it's safe.

"Love, don't look for another woman." I blurted.

He frowned. "Where did that come from? I told you I would never do something that could hurt you. I belong to you. My body and soul is yours."

"Promise?" 

Maybe because of my pregnancy that I am being so emotional. I'm not doubting him, I just want to hear some sweet words from him.

"I promise. Happy now?" He asked while giving me kisses.

I smiled and nodded at him, then responded to his kisses.

We heard a few knocks and saw Nina popped up from the door. She went inside followed by Andrew and the rest of our friends.

"Hey girl! How are you?" Nina asked while they walked towards me with smiles on their faces.

I tried to to stand up and at least sit on the bed to greet them but I suddenly felt dizzy.

"Stay on the bed. No need to stand up." Alora said in her usual cold tone.

Sophie and Alora sat on the right side of the bed. Nina moved on my left when Jayden stood up to join the boys on the couch.

"I'm fine. I just felt a little nauseous." 

"Did you feel the same when you were pregnant with Caden?" Sophie asked.

"No. It's totally different." I answered.

"Oh! Maybe it's a girl!" Nina exclaimed.

I frowned when she almost yelled in excitement.

"They said if you feel different from your previous pregnancy, there's a high posibility that the gender of the baby is different from the previous one." Nina further explained.

I looked at Jayden and he was also staring at me. I could see his excitement when she heard Nina's words. I smiled at him, feeling so happy. We both wanted a girl but it doesn't really matter the baby's gender. Safety is more important.

"So do we talk about the Rossi's here or somewhere else?" Luke suddenly asked that caught our attention.

I know they're worried about me but I don't want to be kept in the dark. I want to know everything. Jayden understood just by staring into my eyes. He sighed deeply then turned to the boys.

"We can discuss it here. I want everyone to know about our plans. All your opinions and suggestios matters." He said.

The boys nodded in agreement.

Jayden told them about the Rossi's plan on attacking the palace to get me and everything that dad told us about them.

"Do you think they will attack the palace now?" Sophie asked in a soft voice.

"I don't think so. They will definitely choose a day that could bring fear to everyone so a lot of people needs to be there." Luke commented.

Then it suddenly hit me.

"They will attack us on Kyle's coronation day." I blurted.

Everyone looked at me intently. They knew what I said was right. The mafia would probably choose that day where everyone is present.

"All members of the royal family would be there including the most powerful and influential families in different countries. The Wilson's, the Smith's, the Nitori's, the Cross and the Jackson Clan, we will all be there so they would definitely choose that date. They will have to capture us and our families, take us as hostage to threaten the royal family so Peggy would agree to the marriage." Jayden explained further.

I felt restless again. My heart was starting to pound as my head throbbed in pain. I couldn't show it to them especially Jayden so I tried to look okay.

"Do we have to call Kyle now?" Alora asked.

We stayed quiet for a moment, thinking and waiting to come up with a decision. Jayden was looking at Luke then to Andrew and Percy.

I'm not really sure how they were able to decide just by looking at each other. Maybe their friendship was so deep that their trust and bond with each other were stronger than ever.

"Okay. Let's call them but use the private line. It's safe." Luke said in a serious tone.