Mated to Her Alpha Instructor (Eileen and Regis) novel Chapter 133

Chapter 133

Eileen

I woke to the gentle weight of Regis’s arm across my waist, his hand resting protectively over my belly. The morning light filtered through the curtains in soft golden streams, and for a moment, I simply lay there, letting myself exist in this quiet cocoon of warmth and safety.

My body ached in ways that were becoming familiar–the pleasant soreness of muscles well–used, the tender reminder of last night’s intimacy still humming beneath my skin. But beneath that, deeper, there was something else. Something that made me hold my breath and turn my focus inward.

I placed my hand over Regis’s, pressing gently against the slight swell of my abdomen. The exhaustion that had been my constant companion for weeks felt different now–less like a battery draining and more like energy being shared, redistributed between two beings learning to coexist. And there, in that subtle shift of sensation, I felt it again. That tiny golden flutter I’d discovered last night. Not a movement, but a presence. A consciousness reaching out to mine

with tentative trust.

Hello, I thought, my throat tightening with emotion. I’m here. I’m your mama, and I’m here.

The response was immediate–that soft, warm pulse of recognition that felt like a small hand curling around my finger. My vision blurred with tears as I experienced what I’d been too afraid to hope for: my child wasn’t just surviving inside me. It was connecting with me. Choosing to trust me. It’s not a

dream!

“Eileen?”

Regis’s voice was rough with sleep, concern bleeding through our bond before he’d even opened his eyes. His arm tightened reflexively, drawing me back against his chest.

“I’m okay,” I whispered, though my voice trembled. “I’m more than okay.”

He propped himself up on one elbow, those ice–blue eyes searching my face with that devastating intensity that still made my breath catch, His hand hadn’t moved from my stomach, and I could feel him trying to understand through our bond what had shifted in my emotions–the joy mixed with wonder.

‘Could you feel it now?” he said softly, his thumb stroking small circles over the fabric of my nightgown.

‘Yes, I can feel it,‘ I said, covering his hand with both of mine.

Through our bond, I felt his wolf stir, Valdor’s consciousness rising to investigate this new development with cautious wonder.

Regis leaned down to kiss my temple, lingering there as his hand splayed wider across my belly. “Tell me more about it. I want to be part of that little world you and our baby share–always.”

“You always will be.” I turned in his arms, needing to see his face. “Before, it was like… like I was just a vessel. Something it was taking from because it had no choice. But now…” I said, trying to put the feeling into words. ‘Now it feels like we’re in this together. Like it’s telling me, I’m here, Mania. You’re not

alone.”

The smile that broke across his face was breathtaking–unguarded joy mixed with that fierce protectiveness that defined him. “You’re not alone,” he agreed, his voice dropping to that low rumble that always made me feel safe. Neither of you will ever be alone again.”

We stayed like that for a long moment, wrapped in each other and the new presence that bound us together. The world outside could wait. Right now, there was only this: my Alpha, our child, and the growing certainty that I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Eventually, Regis stirred, pressing a lingering kiss to my forehead. “There’s something I wanted to mention,” he said, his tone shifting to something practical

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but still warm. ‘Aldric—the Healing Department head–wants to have dinner with us. Tonight, if you feel up to it.”

I stiffened a little, old insecurities creeping in. “Dinner? With the department head? Does he really want to see me, or is this just… courtesy?”

Of course he wants to see you, Regis said gently, his hand tracing slow, soothing circles along my back. After we talked about the border assignment yesterday, he specifically asked to meet you properly. He wants me to introduce you–personally.”

Surprise flickered through me, followed by a shy warmth.

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