Chapter 7 - Excitement

Jasper's birthday passed unexpectedly overnight. He was even more beautiful than before. He had my face shape and dark eyes and Dayvid's skin tone and hair colour. I loved him so much and was so happy that he had his daddy around to care for him now.

I woke up happy and still in my werewolf form.

I looked up to see Dayvid lifting Jass from his cot.
'Darling, pack your things. We're going on an adventure.' He said as he buttoned up Jasper's shirt
'What? Where are we going?'
'If I told you it wouldn't be an adventure!'
I wasn't sure where he was going with this but I supposed that nothing bad would come of a little expedition. I was married to the man I loved and we had a gorgeous little boy whom we both adored - I decided to trust my instincts and put my faith in Dayvid's hands.
'...Well, okay. What should I pack?'
'Everything.'
'Um, is this going to be a more permanent adventure?'
He smiled. 'Perhaps.'

We got dressed and I packed all of Jasper and I's belongings. Everything fitted into one suitcase.
'Is that all you're bringing?'
'It's all I've got and all I need as long as I'm with you.'
'Cheesy, Liza.'
'Cheesy but true!'

I placed our one suitcase in the boot of the taxi and went to get in.
'Ah, no, M'lady!' Dayvid nipped round and opened the door of the cab with a bow.
I chuckled and curtseyed accordingly, planting a gentle kiss on his forehead. Dayvid swept Jasper into his arms and got in the other side.
'Right then, off we go!'

My wonderful husband had bought us a house. A big, blue, beautiful house with space to raise an entire family. A house with a Victorian porch and a cherry tree out front and a hedge all the way round the outside marking it as our house. Bluebird Manor was our house. No, our home. And it was stunning.

It boasted three floors. The ground floor had a large, two-storey hallway, a family living room with a wall of bookcases and a fabulous fireplace, a country kitchen with a beautiful six-person dining table, a downstairs toilet and a conservatory full of flowers. The second floor had a spacious landing with a television and several sofas, a master bedroom and en-suite, another bathroom and the most adorable little nursery. The top floor had two huge bedrooms with en-suites and wonderful views.

I couldn't believe it.

By the time I had finished exploring it was pretty late. I changed back into my human form and put Jasper to bed in his lovely new room. He no longer had to share with his mummy, although I was just next-door if he needed me.

He wasn't used to the new house so I read to him until he fell asleep.

Dayvid joined me soon enough.

'I think he's asleep now. Why don't we go to bed?' 

Who was I to refuse?

Dayvid was up early the next morning, training.

I went in to check on Jass who immediately started trying to climb out of his cot to get to me.
'All right, little boy, calm down!' I laughed as I placed him on my hip. 'Would you like some breakfast in our lovely new kitchen?'

I set about making some waffles for myself. It was a little more advanced than my usual cereal.

Jass seemed to be enjoying his bowl of mashed I-don't-know-what, at any rate.

Dayvid left to get some of his belongings from his old place, and say goodbye to Branch.

He also stopped by the salon on the way back to freshen up his look.

Jasper and Hatty were waiting for him when he got back.

'How's my special boy then, eh? Feeling ticklish?'
He was getting really good at being a father. I think he was trying to make up for the time he'd lost.

I'd been feeling really tired all day so had gone to bed early to catch up on a bit of sleep. I woke when Dayvid came in.
'Liza! Jasper's in his room playing with Hatty. What do you think of my new look?'
'I...' That was as far as I got before a heaving in my stomach sent my head spinning and my hand flying to my mouth.
'Liza, are you okay?' Dayvid's sturdy hands steadied me and I looked up from my belly into his concerned eyes.
'I'm fine, I think I just...' Then it came again. I ran from the room as quickly as I could, worried I wasn't going to make it.

I got to the toilet just in time. I could hear Dayvid outside the door.
'Sweetie, are you all right?'
'Yeah, I'll be okay.' I croaked between breaths.
'Are you sure, I can call for a doctor?'
'No, it's fine.' Then a thought occurred to me. 'Um, Dayvid, could you go to the store and get something for me?'
'Sure, what do you need?'
'Uh, I think I need a pregnancy test.'
Silence.
'Dayvid?'
'Yes, of course. Wow, right away. Back in a moment.'
I heard the sounds of excited footsteps running away and then the front door slamming. Moments later the car engine started. I managed a weak smile. He'd seemed really excited and so was I. Now I was in a secure relationship and with Jasper starting school soon, a big house, and two reliable sources of income, I felt ready for another baby. I only hoped the test was positive. I leant back against the bathroom wall and tried to imagine what it would be like with another child around the place. Amazing, I concluded.

Then I remembered. I felt the colour drain from my face.'Oh no.'