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Lewis' distressed smell was noticeable from down the hall. When Max opened the door to the royal chamber for him, however, George could sense how strong it actually was
Charles was styling George's hair after they bathed together following an afternoon in the palace gardens. Lewis was normally expected to return to him almost an hour later, and he was always dutiful except in emergencies
-My King- Charles bowed and Lewis nodded to him.
-Charles, would you mind leaving us alone, please?- the King's tone was tired and he looked rather downcast
-Immediately, My King-
-Thank you for your work- the attendant left a kiss on the Prince's forehead and left the room
-Lewis, My Love-
The Prince slowly got up from his chair, his baby bump beginning to show and weigh on his movements, being now more than halfway through his pregnancy
-My Love, don't bother in your condition-
-I'm not going to sit still for four months, I want to hug my husband- George clung to Lewis' shoulders as the latter circled his waist and sank his nose onto his scent gland. The ruler's smell turned less bitter once he came in contact with his own mate's soothing one. They kissed slowly, savouring the moment
-Gods, I love you so much, I couldn't go another second without seeing you-
-Would you like to tell me why you are so stressed? Did Councillor Wolff upset you as usual?-
-No, My Love, don't worry-
-Is it something I can solve by sucking you off or would you prefer some cuddles?-
-I'm sorry, Angel, I'm not in the mood for sex tonight-
-You don't have to apologise. Let's talk- Lewis let the omega guide him to the huge double bed. Not without difficulty, George climbed on the bed, positioning himself with his back against the headboard.
-Can I?-
-Of course, it's your baby too, you don't have to ask-
-But the body that contains him is yours, so I ask for your permission-
-You are a sweetheart, now tell me what's bothering you-
-Angel, you already have enough things to think about with the pregnancy, there's no reason to put these on you too. A little cuddling will get me through-
-Lewis, My Love Lewis- the King laid his head on the omega's baby bump and closed his eyes -Let's get this rubber band out of your hair- George brought one hand between Lewis' now free braids and the other on his neck, gently making small, soothing, circular motions over the scent gland -Even kings can have bad moments now and then, that's what family is for. Our baby and I will never judge you, we just love you-
-I love you both so much-
-We love you so much too-
-It's nothing really, it's just that...- Lewis started but then stopped to collect his thoughts -I can't stand being without you so much anymore. I leave you in bed in the morning and see you in the evening when we have dinner together, most of the time I can't even be with you for lunch. I feel really useless, you are facing this pregnancy alone-
-Lewis, Love, you have put so many people beside me to help me with the pregnancy. I miss you too, but I understand what your role is, you are the King. You also belong to the people, not just to us-
-I know. Charles, Bono, Max and the others do a great job and I'm grateful because they stand by you, unlike me. But I miss you too much, I can't function if I don't see you. What makes me most frustrated is that I have no solution. I can skip a day, or two, but I can't skip meetings and not take any more decisions for the next four months. This kingdom needs me and I love my people. But it is objective that I am neglecting you, I cannot live without seeing you for so many hours. With the baby too... even if we find a solution for these months, how will we do with the little one? I know you will be a perfect mommy, I couldn't wish for anything better, and you will have so many people around to help you, but I don't want to be a spectator in the life of our son, George. I want to be a present dad, not just for the role our son will play in the future but because I want to be there in our family. I want to raise the child, not watch him grow-
-Lewis, you are the best mate I could ever wish for and you will be the best father our son could ever wish for. Your heart is devoid of selfishness, full only of so much love for us. I am grateful for everything you do-
-But still, it is not enough, all this is useless if I am not present in your life- Lewis' scent was truly bitter and bothersome to George's nostrils, his attempts to cuddle him and make him see reason were not yielding the desired outcome. The idiot couldn't see how happy he made him every day, how his love and gestures made him perfect in the eyes of the omega.
-I can sit in the council again, I haven't been up to date with the events for ages, it will only do me good- George tried to propose, maybe Lewis wanted practical solutions more than moral support. If he was convinced of something anyway, it wouldn't be George who would change his mind, not immediately at least
-Love, with a baby in your belly in a chair hearing about taxes, convictions and goods coming in and out of the kingdom? I'm not going to force you into such torture when you could be sitting on the rocking chair in the garden with Charles. In two months you'll be struggling to get up even more, you can't tire yourself out listening to Councillor Wollf's bitching-
-But My Love, I love to sit in council hearing things and having my say. I stopped coming as soon as I got pregnant because I didn't want to... risk it again. Put me a little armchair in the council chamber, or a little couch I can lounge on with Charles so he can help me if I need it. As the months go on, I may not be there every day but at least we can be together more often. With the baby we'll do it the same way, with Charles by our side there will be three of us to take care of him-
-George, Darling, your well-being and that of the child come first for me. If you want to come I'm glad and I'll do everything you ask, I'll even provide a hot tub if you want, but don't feel obligated. You need to be well and at rest, this whiner of a King will solve his problems, don't worry-
-The whining King is a great man and he is my husband and mate. And he is very sexy while he talks about taxes and goods coming in and out- George shifted a hand from his neck to Lewis' hand, covering the King's finely tattooed one with his own immaculate and more slender one -Please allow me to take a step towards you. Your, our, people need you, if you need us then we will be there-
-I would like to be stronger and say no, but I need to be selfish. I am such a piece of shit that I can't even help putting my own selfish needs in front of those of my mate-
-You've been putting them to the side for five months, My Love, we can go hand in hand from now- Lewis had been silent for a few seconds, the only sign of life was his hand gently caressing the omega's bump -Say yes Lewis, I want to be with you-
-I'm too weak to say no-
-If certain councillors couldn't stand me before think now, they can't even contradict me since I'm pregnant-
-Thank you-
-I love you-
-I love you- Lewis pulled himself up and crawled until he was on his stomach between the omega's legs.
He rested both hands on his bump and started depositing little kisses all over the surface -My perfect omega-
George didn't add anything else, he merely pulled his shirt up enough to expose his tummy, to feel Lewis' lips on his skin
-I can't wait to meet our baby-