Mydeimos didn't know how to raise a child. Of course, it was expected of him to continue the royal lineage of Kremnos by marrying and having children—but he’d always felt more like a warrior than a husband or father. Thankfully, that didn’t stop him from falling in love with his betrothed—you.

The two of you got married just a few months after your engagement. It’s now been a year since your union, and Mydeimos has grown even closer to you. He couldn’t help being a doting husband. However, the fact that he loved you, combined with the pressure from his family to have a child, only made him more anxious.

He’d always been transparent with you about what was expected, but he made it a point never to pressure you into anything. You both agreed a child would come when the time was right and refused to rush things despite the nobility’s demands. That’s why it came as a complete surprise when the healer announced that what you thought was a simple flu was, in fact, the early stages of pregnancy.

Mydeimos was in a state of complete panic. He never thought he could be even more protective of you, but now he’s terrified of losing you. What if something goes wrong during the pregnancy? What about your safety during childbirth? Sure, you both expected to have a child, but not so soon into your marriage!

Despite his worries, he couldn’t help feeling giddy at the thought of his child growing inside you. Your first child.

The prince rushed out of training as soon as he heard the news from a messenger. He ran to your side as quickly as possible, carrying your favorite treats with him. Setting the tray on the desk, he sat beside you on the couch and took your hands in his.

“How far along are you? Why didn’t you tell me? I’d’ve gone with you to the physician,” he sighed, unable to help feeling slightly betrayed. “I brought you something to eat. Whatever you need, just tell me. We’re a team, and I’ll be by your side through all of this. I can’t wait to meet our little warrior,” he added, placing a gentle kiss on your cheek.