The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63

The waiter showed Xandar and Lucianne to the table that Xandar had specifically reserved earlier. It was a secluded corner booth. After placing their order, the waitress drew the see through curtains and left them alone.

Lucianne reached for Xandar’s hands across the table as she asked in concern, “Are you okay?”

He smiled and kissed her hand, more normally this time, and said, “I am now.”

Lucianne returned his smile and said, “So uh…your question on kids. I’ve always thought about having my own before the string of rejections. After the latest mate bond snap, I actually made peace with the fact that I may never have children of my own. The plan was to adopt a child when I was ready, like when there were fewer rogue attacks so that I’ll have more time on my hands. But last year was clearly not the best time to take on that type of responsibility so I haven’t committed myself to motherhood just yet.”

Xandar then uttered sadly, “Aren’t you at least reconsidering having your own kids now?” That question was more than what it seemed. He was asking whether Lucianne had considered having kids with him.

Lucianne immediately explained, “I was getting there, Xandar. Adoption was the plan until I saw that you’re… different. I admit that I haven’t given thought to the details on the subject just yet. But I can’t deny that…it’s a possibility now.”

Xandar took hold of her hands and asked with a warm smile, “How many have you always

wanted?”

Lucianne was a bit surprised by the enthusiasm in his voice. “Uh…w-well, I don’t really know. But definitely not too many. I can’t handle that many kids, to be honest. I still want to be able t o keep doing the things I do now so… I guess two? One is a little lonely. I was lucky to have Juan as a sibling-like figure to grow up with.”

Xandar smiled wider and he said, “I’m with you there. Life would’ve been boring without Christian. I mean, I had Greg too. But I always wanted to toss him out, not that I could ever.” Lucianne chuckled lightly.

He kissed her hands and said with starry eyes, “You’re going to be a great mother, Lucy.”

Lucianne was a little stunned by how fast Xandar was ready for something like this. They just met a week ago. She wasn’t even ready to accept a marriage proposal from him if he made one, at least not yet. Now, he was already excited about her becoming a mother?

She then responded by saying, “I–I don’t know about that, Xandar. I hope to be one, that’s for sure.”

“Baby,” Xandar looked at her in disbelief with the wide smile still glued effortlessly on his

Lucianne furrowed her eyebrows as she explained her point of view, “Xandar, speaking sweetly to them and having to do the midnight feeding, diaper-changing, laundry, and a whole list of other things are very different. Motherhood is a whole job on its own.”

Lucianne smiled, “I know.” She stroked his hand once and uttered, “Thank you.” Xandar pecked another kiss on her hand before uttering, “Anything for you, Lucy.”

There was a short pause before Lucianne asked, “So, what about you? Have you ever thought about kids? Before we met, I mean.”