JULIAN OLIVAREZ
The room suddenly went silent,the air around us all was still. I could feel it in my bones that these people knew something I didn't. And I have a stinging feeling that it's a big deal,and from what I have learned from my personal experiences with the Morgans is that they never have small secrets.
These guys are the embellishment of big secrets.
I sighed...
"You have two minutes to tell me whatever it is that you guys are hiding from me!" I declared.
" We- nobody is h-hiding anything from you." Luciano was never known to stutter. Him and his boyfriend, Azrael, were always outspoken and always clear. Now, Luciano being a nervous stuttering mess and Azrael silent as night was saying a lot.
Their body language gave them away. I didn't need any single word to know that those two were lying to me.
So I turned around and faced Adrien,he hadn't said a single word after I told Luciano about the goddess' message to them.
I took a deep breath and released it to calm my nerves before asking him the big question. At least I expect answers from him unlike the other couple in this room who don't owe me any explanation.
"So,.... Is there anything you'd like to open up to me? Anything I don't know yet?" I asked.
Adrien's eyes dropped, his shoulders slumped and he let out a long breath before he returned his eyes to mine.
"Well.... Yeah. I'm sorry Julian." He paused and took another deep breath. He collected his hair and put it in a messy bun using an elastic hair ties which was on his wrist.
"Here's the thing,how about we talk about this later?" Adrien suggested.
They say that ignorance is bliss, but I wasn't gonna wait any more without them telling me the truth.
"I call bullshit! You either tell me now or never. And I mean every single word I said." I spoke up or rather warned.
"But I doubt you're ready to hear this, especially in the state you're in." Luciano answered.
" I gave you your chance to say something and you told me that there was nothing you guys are hiding from me. Right now I'm talking to Alekzandá,so if you could please excuse us!" I was now fierce and filled with rage.
These guys know something I don't and the goddess keeps on tying me to them when she's well aware and the fact that I hate liars.
Azrael sighed and exchanged a look with Adrien before leading Luciano out of the ward, leaving us in utter silence.
Now it was me and Adrien or Alekzaviá,as he had told me, against each other. I raised a questioning eyebrow at him, urging him to speak up before I took matters in my own hands.
"Okay,I'll tell you." Sigh... "Do you remember when I told you about my nature?" He asked. I nodded.
"Yes,... Yes, I recall it very clearly. You're a Merman,right?!" I answered.
"Yes,... I'm a Merman,and you are my mate." I nodded once more, because I was aware of that as well. "Well, merfolk and their mates have the ability to conceive regardless of gender." He said in one breath.
Well, that's something I didn't see coming but what can I say? I love this man and I promised to accept him and all the conditions that come with the package. I guess I can do that as long as it's not me who concei—
"Wait, what?" Realization hit me so hard I felt a chill down my spine and goosebumps grow on my skin.
"Does that mean that even me or Luciano can conceive because we're mated to you guys?" I asked, silently praying that Adrien answers no,that he tells me it was some sort of joke.
Unfortunately for me,he just shook his head and sighed again,"I wish it was just us who could carry our offsprings but even our mates can,be it male or female,human or werewolf. It's complicated Jules."
This revelation rocked my world,it shook me to the core. But it also opened my eyes,with this kind of information,my view of the world had to change right away. Now I'm aware that there are apparently a lot of things unknown to me.
So it's not just merfolk but also werewolves and other mystical creatures. I always thought they were conjured up by humans and only a figment of fiction.
"So that's it?" I asked. I was still quite unsure of what to say after the truth had sunk in. All I know is that I'm depleted of reactions, especially after coming to terms with the fact that I'm mated to a Merman.
"What do you mean,' that's it?' " Asked a now confused Adrien.
"I meant what I said. So okay now I understand that Luciano and Azrael are capable of being biological parents to little Gwendolyn, that's it. Fine." I shrugged my shoulders.
Adrien shook his head at my reaction,he must have been surprised that that's how I took it after throwing around mean threats at everybody few minutes back. I mean,even I would be buffled by my behavior.
Anyway,now that that's settled I can get back to being a clingy cat,and give Adrien a run for his money. He must realize what he got himself into when he fell in love with an emotionally unstable man.
"You must be joking! Are you not going to ask anymore questions?" Adrien asked, looking me in the eyes as if to read my own.
"Oh please!!!! I'm not joking!" I shrugged with an eye roll. "And I don't have anymore questions for you. I think I've asked enough from you. The rest will be for Xéna when I see her again. Right now all I want to do is to cuddle with you, of course if you don't mind."
Adrien sighed....
I laughed....
I shifted myself and made sure to adjust the pillows so that I can lay down comfortably. Adrien lay down on his back and I followed resting my head on his broad chest. He had lost some weight,but not a lot to scare me out of my skin.
I really missed his warmth and sweet scent,I missed the feeling of security and being held with love. Now in his arms,with silence covering the room,I had only one concern.
"I'm not against having children and a family,but can we wait until I've adjusted to this new lifestyle?" I aired out my request. Adrien kissed my head full of dark curls and I looked into his grey/golden eyes. His face looked rougher but he managed to give me a smile.
"I'm willing to help you adjust and learn more about everything. Plus I'm aware that you're a business man and public figure,if you missed from the news for a while everyone will be looking for you. We have a lot of time to be parents,no need to rush." He answered.
I don't know how many times I keep forgetting that this man is so intelligent and interested in my personal life affairs. He has already thought about things I hadn't viewed as concerning matters. But he's right,and I agree with him.
"When time comes and I want to start a family with you,I'll start acclimating the public to get used to my absence off screen and air." Sounds like a genius plan.
"Now that I think about it, you're not allowed to fuck me raw ever again." Adrien shuddered.
" I can live with that." He whispered after a few minutes of silence.
Mmm... You have to 'cause I ain't becoming anyone's mama any time soon