♥ CHAPTER SEVENTY''FOUR♥

Elisabeth.

I watch the rain falling through the window and sigh, pulling my legs up and resting my chin on them. Why does all this happen? Why can't I be happy? Why are there always people trying to stop our happiness? I close my eyes, letting my mind wander.

'' Dear? '' I get out of my thoughts and look to the side, seeing Dona Rosa with a tray full of fruit. '' You need to eat.

I nod. I need to do this for my son.

I leave near the window and go to the bed, sitting on the edge, she places the tray in my lap and, slowly, I eat the fruits. I am not hungry, but I have to eat so as not to harm my child, even if he is still a small fetus.

'' How do you feel? he asks, patting my head a little.

'' Sad and tired, the only thing I want to do most is sleep, but unfortunately I can't.

She smiles short.

''Oh, my dear, you don't have to worry about them, I've been working for those boys for a long time and I know that the five of them are capable of anything to survive. They always come home with their clothes covered in blood, which scares and worries me a little, because I consider them like children, but I know they are capable of protecting themselves. So don't think about negative things, think positive. '' She kisses my forehead. '' Now eat, I'll come get the tray in a little while.

Rosa leaves the room, leaving me alone. I look down at my belly and stroke it.

'' Mom already loves you very much, my son. So I'll do my best not to worry about your parents.

I finish eating quickly and leave the tray on the desk before going to bed. I stare at the ceiling in utter boredom and shift from side to side, huffing. What a fucking hate!

Soon, my eyes fall on the door and I see Alex, smirking.

"Can't sleep?" '' he asks and I say. "Do you want me to stay with you until you fall asleep?"

'' Yes please.

He closes the door and takes off his shirt, leaving him with a tank top. He walks over to me and sits on the bed, takes off his shoes and watch and lies down beside me, pulling me to his chest. I bury my face in her neck, inhaling her wonderful scent. I sigh as he starts stroking my head.

'' Alex?

'' Yes? he asks, still stroking my hair.

“Promise to come back alive when this war is over.

He kisses my head.

“I promise you, my love. I close my eyes, relaxing into his chest. “Promise me one thing too.

'' Anything. '' I say, still with my eyes closed.

'' That when we go to fight with that shitty bastard, you're going to take care of your health and you're going to eat right, can you promise me that?

Deep breath.

“I promise you, Alex, I will do anything not to lose our son.

He squeezes me tight, but not to the point of hurting me.

'' I love you, Elisa, we love you so much that our hearts ache, just thinking about losing you and our son…

I kiss your chest.

'' I feel that way too, Alex, I'm so scared of losing you. But I fear that one day you will stop loving me.

“We'll never leave you, Elisa. When you agreed to be ours, there was no turning back. You belong with us and no other man will touch you. If you touch it, you won't live to tell the story. You are our strength and weakness, Elisa, we are crazy about you and that can be considered a weakness, but this love we feel for you makes us stronger to protect you.

I smile and lift my face, giving him a peck.

'' Goodnight my love.

“Good night, our hope.

I close my eyes and press my body to his, falling asleep to the warmth emanating from his skin.

I only wake up the next day, feeling the sunlight hit my face. I forgot to close the blinds yesterday. I turn to the side and realize that Alex is already gone. I get out of bed very lazily and yawn, cracking my back. Oh, this is so good!

I go to the bathroom and am surprised by my reflection. Mercy, I'm a wreck, how dare they say they love me? I laugh. I really am horrible when I wake up.

I take off my pajamas and go straight to a shower, letting the warm water fall on my body, feeling a delicious pleasure. I wash myself and my hair, I think about dyeing it, but I remember that I'm pregnant, so it's better to keep to myself. Afterwards, I brush my teeth and get dressed, thinking about what outfit I should wear today. I choose a below''the''knee dress in blue and a set of lingerie in the same color. I dress quietly and dry my hair. Already ready, I leave the room, going down the stairs slowly.

I'm surprised to see Lorenzo reading a book, I didn't even know he liked to read. I walk over to it and widen my eyes when I notice that the book is about babies. I smile.

'' Good morning my angel. Did you sleep well? he asks, pulling his attention from his book and looking me up and down. '' You look beautiful.

'' Good morning, Enzo. I sleep very well, thanks for asking.

He smiles and my heart skips a beat.

“I like it when you're like that, awkward.

I roll my eyes.

'' You are very bad with your wife, Enzo. '' I say, going to him, who takes my hand and pulls me into his lap.

'' So your man is going to give you lots of kisses, may I? '' he questions, already kissing my neck, leaving me with goosebumps.

'' Maybe yes. He kisses me everywhere and licks my neck, making me feel ticklish. I start to laugh. '' L''l''love… Stop!

He kisses me again and I wrap my arms around his neck as he grabs my waist and pulls me closer. I lick his lips and he moans, I climb my hands into his hair and kiss him with all my desire.

“You have a big effect on me. I look at him, seeing his reddened lips. “I've never wanted to kiss a woman as much as you have. I really love you, more than you can imagine.

I smile and kiss him again.

“I love you too, Enzo. '' I say. “You also have no idea how much I love each of you.

“Good, now it's time to feed.

I roll my eyes.

'' Yes Dad. '' I mock.

“Don't talk like that or I'll get hard. I'm not about to lose control.

“Nothing is stopping you from losing control, Daddy.

He sighs.

'' My love, unfortunately I won't be able to fuck you the way I want, you're pregnant.

“Enzo, I'm pregnant, not sick. I say, sulking about it.

'' No way will I have sex with you, your pregnancy is risky, I don't want to hurt my son.

'' Enzo, the child is still a fetus! Stop the drama, man, he's not even graduated yet.