The Secret Heirs of the Lycan King (Bella and scott) novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Bella

Kael’s cries grew louder, piercing the quiet of the hallway. Gods, the boy was really something. I knew that he was going to demand attention, not because he was going to be strong, but he would be pretty imposing.

Scott sighed and moved toward Kael the moment his crying grew louder. His hands were sure and gentle as he lifted him from where he lay, cradling him close to his chest. Kael’s cries softened almost immediately, as if he recognized the familiar strength holding him. I couldn’t help wondering about this bond between him and Scott. It was surreal.

Scott walked back to me and lowered himself beside the bed so I could see our son clearly again. “Alright,” Scott said softly, glancing at Ryan and Emma, who were still standing near the bed, eyes fixed on Kael. “It’s time for you two to go home now. Your brother needs to eat food.”

Emma’s face fell instantly. “But we just came,” she protested, her lower lip jutting out. “Plus why don’t you get him ice

cream.”

Ryan crossed his arms stubbornly. “We want to stay with the baby,” he declared, clearly unhappy with the idea of leaving. “I want to see that he is eating properly. I don’t want you to starve our new brother!”

Cindy chuckled quietly behind them. “Come on, kids!” she said. “Your parents will give him food.”

“Give him food now!” Emma demanded.

Scott smiled patiently, but his voice stayed firm. “You’ll see him again tomorrow. I’ll bring Kael home, and then you can spend all the time you want with him. Right now, you have to leave. Kael is shy of eating in front of you.”

That seemed to ease them a little, though neither looked pleased. Emma sighed dramatically, and Ryan shot one last long look at Kael as if memorizing his face. Cindy stepped forward gently, placing her hands on their shoulders.

“Come on,” she said kindly. “Let’s let Mommy and Daddy do the rest.”

The children followed her slowly, still pouting, and Ryan turned back at the door. “You promise?” he asked Scott. “Tomorrow?”

“I promise,” Scott replied without hesitation.

Once they were gone and the room settled again, I adjusted myself more comfortably against the pillows. Scott brought Kael closer, and I took him into my arms. I opened my gown’s button, took my breast out and brought the nipple closer to his mouth. He latched on quickly this time, his small body relaxing as he began to feed. I couldn’t help chuckling softly as I remembered Ryan and Emma’s exaggerated disappointment. Even now, they were already learning how to share, even if they didn’t like it much.

As Kael suckled, I brushed my fingers gently through his dark hair. It was impossibly soft, and the simple act of touching him made my chest feel full in a way I had never known before. I

9ked up at Scott, who was watching us quietly, his expression thoughtful.

“Gosh, those breasts,” Scott said, staring at my breasts. “I would love to taste them now!”

I rolled my eyes, but when my eyes landed on his trousers, there was a huge bulge already there. I shook my head.

“Whaat?” Scott rasped. “A man can only wish!” He sat near me and cupped my other breast. “So fucking heavy!” He licked his lips. “I love it.” He lowered his mouth to my nipple and licked it.

I swatted his arm. “Stop it. Not now!”

He chuckled. “So that means I can do it later?”

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Chapter 147

I–blushed, and turned my face toward my son. Scott sat near me, still watching with keen interest.

“Scott,” I said after a few moments, unable to keep the worry out of my voice, “will Kael be stronger than Ryan?”

Scott nodded slowly, “Yes,” he said honestly. “He will be.”

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I inhaled deeply, bracing myself as he continued. “Kael was born after I marked you. He isn’t only the child of Lycan and his mate, my venom is in his blood too. That makes him stronger, more attuned to his Lycan nature.”

His words settled heavily in my mind. I kept stroking Kael’s hair, my thoughts drifting in directions I hadn’t meant them to. The idea of strength had always carried a double edge in our world. Power could protect, but it could also divide.

I swallowed and asked the question that had been forming quietly inside me. “Then who will be the real heir?”

Scott didn’t hesitate. “Ryan,” he replied.

My eyes filled with tears before I could stop them. I looked at him, my heart swelling with emotion that was almost overwhelming. Scott leaned down and kissed me gently, his hand brushing my cheek.

“It doesn’t matter how many pups we have,” he said softly. “Ryan is my firstborn. He will always be my kingdom’s heir.”

Hearing those words lifted something deep inside me, something I hadn’t realized I was holding onto so tightly. I nodded, unable to speak for a moment, and focused again on Kael as he finished feeding.

When he was done, Scott took him carefully and placed him back in his cradle. Kael stirred slightly, then settled, drifting into sleep. I watched him for a long moment before lying back against the bed.

Scott returned to me and slipped in beside me once more. I sighed quietly and pressed my face against his chest, feeling his steady heartbeat beneath my cheek. The exhaustion that had been waiting patiently finally settled over me again, but my mind remained awake.

My thoughts wandered, and Julie came to mind. I had noticed the tension in her earlier, the way she had spoken about Troy without really speaking at all. I shifted slightly and looked up at Scott.

“You should pressure Troy to marry Julie,” I said. “Maybe order him as the King to marry Julie.”

Scott stiffened a little. “He won’t like that,” he replied. “Troy is stubborn. He’s still grieving.”

“I know,” I said. “But sometimes when two people are brought together, sparks fly. Troy and Julie were once mates. Who knows what could happen if he lets her back into his life?”

Scott fell quiet, considering my words. The room stayed still around us, filled only with the soft sounds of the hospital and Kael’s steady breathing. After a long moment, Scott spoke again. “I have to take Kael to the Silver Mane pack soon,” he said. “I need to present him to them. When I do that… I’ll give the order.”

“Wonderful!” I closed my eyes, resting more fully against him. “I can’t wait.”

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