MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

“No need to ask me twice.” He responded, holding her close. “I’ll do whatever you want to make you more comfortable during your pregnancy, including back and foot massages.” He pressed a kiss to her cheek and neck. He would honestly drop everything and give her a massage if she asked. He felt utterly useless in a way, knowing that Selene was doing the hard part now. She was actually growing the child inside of her. He would do anything to make it even slightly easier on her. 

          she hums in approval as he presses a kiss to her cheek and then to her neck, the vampire grinning openly.   ❛ i was thinking the massage could be done nude? ❜   selene adds, arms wrapping loosely around his neck before she’s pulling away just enough to press her lips to his.   ❛ you can teach me a few new things. ❜   not that selene is INEXPERIENCED, but her exposure to certain things is limited; she hasn’t had all too many partners, and all she’d had in the past had been rather old fashioned.

MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

“It’s not something I can help, Selene,” He said, his lips pressing for a moment to her forehead. “I’m part lycan, and we lycans are protective of our mates.” He told her, trying to make it seem like he was attempting a joke, even if it was completely serious. He would do anything to protect his mate and child, even if it killed him. He knew Selene was capable, but that didn’t make him any less certain about protecting them. He smiled when their eyes locked and he leaned down to press a kiss to her lips. “I trust that you’ll be able to take care of yourself and our baby. Just understand that I’m going to be protective of you too.” 

          it’s hardly a topic they need to fight over, and she knows his concern comes from a place of love and instinct. returning the kiss readily, selene then asks a playful question in attempts to lighten the mood.   ❛ what would you say if i asked you to give me a back massage? or a foot massage? i’m feeling sore lately… ❜   the question is, truthfully, difficult for her to word. such a comment is foreign for the death dealer to come up with, for it’s mundane and casual; two things she’s unused to, but must learn to master sooner rather than later in this new life. selene knows the inquiry is suggestive, though, hopeful to change the subject and focus to it.

MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

Michael flinched at her tone. He hadn’t meant it in a way to offend or upset his mate, but it was instinct, something buried within him that came with his species. He was protective of his pup, and while consciously he knew that Selene wouldn’t do anything to cause their child harm, unconsciously he was being a protective mate and father. “I know.” He wouldn’t apologize for acting on instinct. Two could play at the stubborn game. “I know you’re aware of the risks.” He seemed unimpressed with her comment. He knew she would do it without his approval. She didn’t need it. He was just worried, that was all. He closed his eyes for a moment, and if his arms were wrapping a little tighter around her, he didn’t comment as to why. He didn’t want to think of Selene bounty hunting and getting herself hurt in the process. 

          she regrets her tone right away, but can’t back down just yet. selene wants to do something, not sit at home while michael goes to work. his flinch makes her feel awful, for she’s aware such a tone calls back who she used to be before she’d met him; cold and uncaring.   ❛ you don’t need to worry about me, michael. i’m capable of taking care of myself and our child. ❜   though her words are spoken firmly, they’re much lighter and not so angry. she can see he’s only wanting to make sure she remains safe, as well as their unborn child, and the way he holds her tighter will calm her further as the death dealer attempts to meet her mate’s gaze once his eyes are opened.

MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

His eyes narrow slightly as she said that she was looking into bounty hunting. He didn’t like the sound of that, if only because it was a dangerous profession, and she was carrying their child. He knew she was right, that she would be good at it, but was she really willing to risk the life of their child just to become a bounty hunter? “Would you be doing this now? Or after our child is born?” He didn’t know if she would be able to find something as an interim. “Selene, if you do this now, you’re going to put our baby’s life at risk.” 

          as per usual, selene doesn’t quite like it when people question her abilities or thoughts, and michael is no exception. with a slight frown upon her pout, the dark haired female will answer a bit stiffly.   ❛ i’m well aware of the risks involved, michael. just because i’m a first time mother doesn’t mean i have no knowledge of what’s safe and what isn’t. ❜   maybe she’s being too harsh, selene crossing her arms loosely over her chest as she then sighs, exhaling her mild anger as she averts her gaze and then looks back to her mate.   ❛ i’d do this after i give birth, but i plan on doing it with or without your approval. ❜   it’s her stubborn nature to state such a thing, but she doesn’t intend on taking it back. not just yet.

MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

His nose bumped hers for a moment and he smiled at her as she teased him right back. It was such a relief to hear her banter back with him for a moment. Michael knew he was out of the house a lot, but he was trying to bring in a steady income. The money in his account was enough to cover at least a few months rent, but he was already calculating what they would need for their baby. On the plus side, his job at the hospital allowed him access to the equipment he would need to keep an eye on the pregnancy. He was already working on finding time to bring Selene in for an ultrasound in a month or so when the equipment would be free to use. “We can go for a run together tomorrow.” At the mention of a job, his head tilted. He was eager for her to find a place to work, but he didn’t know if anyone would hire her if she was pregnant. He wouldn’t tell her that though. “What are you looking at for jobs right now?”

          ❛ sounds good to me. ❜   selene approves of the suggestion, grateful to be so close to the only man she’s ever loved. but when he asks her about what she’s been looking into, the former death dealer hesitates; would he approve? after all, she’s pregnant. safer jobs should be what she’s looking into.   ❛ —— bounty hunting. ❜   she replies, pulling back slightly so that their gazes meet.   ❛ it’s closest to what i’m used to doing, and i know i’ll be good at it. ❜   even if she has to wait until after their child is born.

MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

He pulls his lips back from her neck for a moment, if only to press his lips to hers. He pulled her closer, arms around her still slender waist. “Pent up in what way? I can take care of some of that for you.” He was teasing, as per usual. He knew she meant it in a different light, or at least that was his assumption. “We can go for a run later if you’d like?” He was serious this time with his offer. He had found a wonderful park outside of the city where he went for runs every other day. Perhaps he could take her with him next time, if she was feeling up to it. While there was no signs of sickness much thus far, he had to keep an eye on that.

          her own lips will meet his eagerly, selene unable to hide the gentle hum that sounds from the back of her throat.   ❛ i bet you can. ❜   she plays along briefly with his teasing comment, but is thankful for the serious tone he takes on next. after all, michael is the one that leaves the house on a normal basis, brings the money in for the two of them, but it’s selene that has been fighting for over six centuries; the shift in how her time was spent to now has taken a lot of effort to get used to.   ❛ —— i’d like that. i just… i want to get more air. i feel almost suffocated being inside all the time. ❜   not that michael has told her to stay inside, but she’s still afraid of this new world that she’s been so distant from for so long.   ❛ i want a job, michael. i’ve begun looking already. ❜   arms unwrap from around his neck, hands instead settling flat against his chest.

MICHAEL — HALFVAMPIREHALFLYCAN.

“You’re being no fun,” He teased lightly, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her to his chest. He buried his face in her neck, nipping at the flesh. He loved how domestic their life had been since escaping Budapest and making a home in New York. Michael had a job, and had reconnected with his family even if he hadn’t told them about the fact that he was going to be a father. He knew the transition had been hard, and was still difficult, on Selene, but he was doing his best to help her through it. “How are you feeling today?” His lips pressing to the sensitive spot on her neck. 

          ❛ i’m being responsible. ❜   selene playfully counters, setting the fork aside before arms move to wrap around michael’s neck just as he’s nuzzling his face into the crook of her neck; she can’t help but hum in approval.   ❛ good… a little pent up, but i’m managing. ❜   eyes hood over, head tilting back some to encourage michael further in his affectionate gestures. she’s met his family quite a few times by now, but the couple have been lucky enough to keep the pregnancy hidden thus far. they’ll tell his parents soon, just not quite yet; they want to make sure she’s able to make it to at least twelve weeks, selene only being nine at this point.

          ❛ hey! ❜   selene smacks his hand away from the stove, the death dealer turned ( sort of ) housewife not wanting him to snack on the meal she’s made for them… well, mostly him. two wine glasses of blood sit on the counter, however, the woman then picking her own up to sip at it with a teasing smile. setting it down, she then pushes around the steak with a fork, making sure to keep her eye on it; michael likes it when it’s still bloody.   ❛ you can’t have anything until it’s done. got it? ❜

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