Unveiled: The Cursed Trilogy, Book Three by Betty Legend (recommended ebook reader txt) 📗

office door and leads us down a standard doctor’s office hallway. Everything about the place looks as it should, except there aren’t any staff or patients like you’d normally see. Dr. Sato’s agreed to see us in private, after hours. I have no doubt Phoenix paid extra for that.

One door is open with light streaming out of it. Phoenix peeks his head in, then greets the doctor.

“Benjiro, it’s a pleasure. Thank you for seeing us after hours.”

The rest of us fit into the spacious exam room. The middle-aged man’s brown eyes land on me. Short black hair is above a round, kind face of Japanese descent.

“Of course, it’s no problem. I assume this is Miss Delavore.”

“I am.” I smile.

Wearing a doctor’s coat, with a stethoscope hanging around his neck, Dr. Sato points to a chair near the exam table.

“Have a seat, Miss Delavore. We’ll get started.”

Dr. Sato takes in Griffin, glances at his ears, then looks at Cyrus.

“Warlock?” he asks Cyrus.

“Yes.”

“It’s a pleasure to have so many unique supernaturals in my office.” His wide smile nearly reaching his ears, he sounds genuine.

“Have you met many supernaturals?” I ask.

“I have. I’m quite familiar with them.” Grabbing a clipboard off the counter, he sits on a wheeled stool and slides it over to me. “I’m one myself.”

“Oh, great. That makes me feel better. What are you?”

“A warlock. I’m also familiar with who you all are.”

Relaxing in my seat, my shoulders drop. “That makes this appointment so much easier.”

“I jumped at the opportunity to be your doctor, Miss Delavore. You and your partners are heroes to me and many other supernaturals.”

My cheeks warm. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. Now, let’s get through this questionnaire, so I can check the health of your baby.”

“Yes, let’s do that.”

Ten minutes later, Dr. Sato leaves the stool and sets the clipboard on the counter.

“Would you like to have the exam in private or have your partners here with you?”

My stomach drops. “I… Emeric and Killian should be here. I don’t know why they’re missing this appointment.”

Unsure of what to say, Dr. Sato looks at Phoenix, Cyrus, and Griffin for answers. Griffin squats down in front of me.

“As soon as the appointment is finished, Cyrus and I will find them.”

With my heart aching, I nod. “Okay.”

Dr. Sato gives a sympathetic smile, then gestures to the exam bed.

“I’ll step out. Please undress, then place the sheet over your lap. Place your feet in the stirrups.”

Familiar with gynecology appointments, I do the usual—undress, then awkwardly sit on the table with my lady bits covered by the thin sheet. The three of them linger off to the side and wait for Dr. Sato to return. When he does, he takes a seat at the computer and ultrasound machine next to me. After applying the lubricant, he uses the wand to capture the images. As awkward as it is, thankfully, it’s not painful. I’m just eager for it to be over.

“We have a heartbeat,” Dr. Sato announces enthusiastically. He angles the screen for all of us to see, and my eyes water.

There is my baby, like a little prune with nubby legs. The three of them surround me, caressing me as they look at the screen. The doctor finishes his exam and wipes me clean.

“You are indeed pregnant. Your baby has a healthy heartbeat, and the estimated gestational age is ten weeks.”

Phoenix’s eyes close, and his mouth downturns. “It’s not mine,” he whispers aloud. The heartache I see in his face breaks me.

“I’m so sorry.” I take his hand and kiss it. Tears fill my eyes as I watch him come to terms with the news.

“It’s all right.” Caressing my head and hair, he leans in and kisses my head. “I know you want a child with me. Our time will come.”

“Do you mean that?”

Mixed in with his heartache, I see the hope in his eyes. “I do.”

Unable to let his hand go, I look at Cyrus and Griffin. “It’s not likely Killian’s baby, either. This baby is one of yours or Emeric’s.”

The two of them glance at one another. Unable to hide their emotions, their eyes brighten, their smiles large. Cyrus looks at Phoenix next, his gaze filled with empathy.

“I’m sorry. I know I’d be disappointed.”

“I am,” he admits, the heartache evident in his tone.

Bringing his hand to my lips, I kiss it.

Griffin and Cyrus hold back their excitement in consideration for Phoenix, keeping their expressions passive and their thoughts private. I’ll have to give them the opportunity to share their excitement later.

Dr. Sato dips his chin. “I’ll step out so you can get dressed. I’ll get your ultrasound photo as well.”

“Thank you.”

Phoenix gives my hand a squeeze. “He’s healthy. That’s what’s important.”

Pulling him to me, I kiss him and keep him close, so I can whisper. “Our time will come. I do want a child with you.”

Bringing his lips to mine, he gives me a heated kiss, our magic emerging as wispy sparks around us. Pulling away, he steps out of the exam room, clearly in need of time alone. Griffin and Cyrus come nearer as I dress. With my underwear and pants on, Griffin cups my face and kisses me.

“I’m elated the baby could be mine.”

Cyrus slides in next to him and hugs me, my bare breasts tickled by his soft shirt.

“So am I, gorgeous.”

I giggle. “We’re going to have a baby Fae, warlock, or angel-demon hybrid!”

“Don’t forget it’s half of you, love. We’re going to have a half-druid witch, half-Fae, warlock, or angel-demon hybrid.”

“I can’t wait to meet him! He’ll be arriving in six and a half months!”

After more hugs and kisses, I finish dressing. Dr. Sato comes back into the room and hands me his card and my ultrasound photo.

“If you need anything, Miss Delavore, just call. I’ll be happy to see you as a patient.”

“Thank you for taking this appointment.”

“Of course.” With a smile in his eyes, he nods. “I’m honored and look forward to meeting your child.”

“Thank you.” I grin, holding the card and photo to my