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

Chapter 63

The waiter showed Xandar and Lucianne to the table that Xandar had specifically reserved earlier. It wasa secluded corner booth. After placing their order, the waitress drew the see through curtains and leftthem 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 havingmy own before the string of rejections. After the latest mate bond snap, I actually made peace with thefact that I may never have children of my own. The plan was to adopt a child when I was ready, like whenthere were fewer rogue attacks so that I’ll have more time on my hands. But last year was clearly not thebest 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 questionwas 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 thatyou’re… different. I admit that I haven’t given thought to the details on the subject just yet. But I can’tdeny 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. Butdefinitely 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-likefigure to grow up with.”

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

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 aweek ago. She wasn’t even ready to accept a marriage proposal from him if he made one, at least notyet. 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

face, “Have you seen yourself around kids? You’re a natural!”

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

He squeezed her hands slightly as he assured her, “But you won’t be doing it alone, Lucy. You’d haveme.”

Lucianne smiled, “I know.” She stroked his hand once and uttered, “Thank you.” Xandar pecked anotherkiss 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 aboutkids? Before we met, I mean.”

He played with her fingers and said, “Before we met, I was always conflicted on that particular subject. Ididn’t know whether I wanted the responsibility of bringing up another being. I mean, I would’ve beenproud to bring up a little Christian but if I brought up a little Greg, I don’t think I’d be doing the world anygood.”

Lucianne chuckled lightly at his line of reasoning before she asked, “What about bringing up a little you?You turned out alright.”

Xandar kissed her fingers as he locked eyes with his mate and uttered, “Only if it’s with you, Lucy.Though I must admit…” he leaned closer to her and said, “I prefer a little girl who’ll grow up to be asbeautiful as her mother.”

Lucianne was already flustered but she tried to keep her voice steady as she said, “The gender shouldn’tmatter, Xandar, as long as it’s healthy. Having a little boy who’ll look as handsome a s you would be ablessing too, don’t you think?”

Completely disregarding the compliment Lucianne just threw his way, Xandar said, “That depends. If he’sgoing to get your hugs and kisses without effort, then I might have a problem with him.” His Lycan wasnodding in agreement in his head. 2

Lucianne narrowed her eyes and asked sarcastically, “So, what would you do if you have a son? Sendhim to a daycare centre?”

Xandar pondered for a bit before saying, “Hm…It’ll be cheaper if we got Christian and Annie to help bringhim up.”

“You better be joking, Xandar.” Lucianne said sternly.

Xandar chuckled and stroked her hands lovingly as he said, “Of course I’m joking, sweetheart. A boy or agirl, as long as it’s from you, it’ll be a blessing.” Lucianne’s tension eased only for a second before

Xandar added, “Still, a girl would be better.”

A waiter came with their food. After the curtains were drawn back again, Xandar then asked casually,“Have you thought about baby names?”