You questioned, gazing up at her with the biggest puppy-dog eyes she'd ever seen yet. With a soft sigh, she leans back slightly in her chair to make herself more comfortable, waving you over with a smile.
"Of course, darling... You can feel her."
You smile broadly, moving to her side, your hands coming to rest on the swell of her belly, feeling for the life that moved within.
When the babe finally kicks, you can't contain your excitement, the smile stretching across your face as you glance between Alcina and her belly, your hands moving slightly to meet the next kicks as they come.
Alcina chuckles, her own hand coming to rest over yours, keeping it pressed against her belly as she smiles down at you.
"It won't be long now... She'll be here soon enough, my love." She hums, tipping your chin up so that you're looking at her. "I can't wait to see the two of you bond."
"I'm so excited, sotia mea... I never thought this would be possible... But here we are." You smile and she reciprocates, her thumb gently brushing over the fabric of her dress.
"What shall we name her, dearest?"
You mulled her question over, brows knitted together in thought, before finally looking up to meet her gaze.
"Elena... Elena Dimitrescu."
"A fine name... I love it."
She breathes, settling against the back of her chair once more.
"Dearest, would you stoke the fire please?"
"Of course, love... Would you like some fresh blood as well?"
She looks to you then with a devilish smile, her hand now encircling your arm, fingers brushing against your skin.
"You do have the sweetest blood, my love..."
She purrs, drawing a deep blush that stretches from your cheeks down to your chest, which earns a pleasant laugh from the countess.
"I'm teasing, darling. No need to look so flushed." She chuckles, cupping your chin in her hand. "That is, unless you'd allow me to have just a little taste."
You nod your head, your ears now bathed in scarlet, earning another chuckle from your wife.
"As long as you're willing, draga mea."
"Alci, we're married... What's mine is yours and whats yours is mine." You grin, meeting her gaze once more. "I'm always willing to spare a little blood just for you."
"Good girl... I'll hold you to that."
You grin like a schoolgirl, moving from her touch in order to reignite the fire in the hearth before returning to her side once more.
With tender hands, she pulls you up onto her lap, making sure you're comfortable, before gently running her canines over your skin, teasing you until you protest. It is only then when she plunges her canines into the space between your neck and shoulder, taking her fill until you tell her to stop.
She pulls back from your skin, grabbing her handkerchief and dabbing at her lips, she leaned down and pressed a kiss to the back of your head, pulling you as close to her as she could.
"Rest now, draga mea..." She breathed, brushing her fingers through your hair. "Rest and dream..."
You allow your eyes to close as she cradles you against her body, both of you relaxing in the warmth of the room and the warmth of being in each other's arms.