Chapter 59

I took over immediately and ground to a halt before reaching Elsa. I stood in front of her and glanced down. Sure enough there it was, a giant baby bump. She rubbed her swollen belly with both hands and smiled at me softly. My expression saddened, not only with my own feelings of jealousy and sadness, but for her feelings of betrayal and worry. I looked into her pretty hazel eyes that glistened with tears, then gently threw my arms around her and hugged her tight. To my surprise she hugged me back. I pulled away from her and held her by her shoulders.

“Congratulations, Elsa. You don't have to worry about me. I have known for three years that Tristan was my mate. I have no intention of taking him from you, or your child. I have a mate of my own,” I said softly and as convincingly as possible. I could feel her body relax beneath my hands and she sighed with relief. She then held her stomach and moaned lightly. “Shit, are you okay? I didn't...” I asked in a panic, think