Chapter 35 - Extra: An Unexpected Problem (End)

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Book Chapter 4

Just as Viviana had expected, the dream of the white pup was a conception dream. Exactly ten months later, she was able to hold in her arms a son who looked like the adorable little white pup she had seen in the dream.

A midwife who had already once delivered a werewolf assisted with the birth. The process was smooth. The labour was short, and because the baby was smaller than a human infant, the pain was less as well.

Viviana did not scream hysterically at the sight of a fluffy, fur-covered child, unlike Alto’s mother.

“Oh my, how cute.”

Since it was exactly as she had seen once in her dream, there was no shock. Alto gazed at Viviana, who was kissing the pup’s forehead, with an indescribable expression in his eyes.

The midwife said with a gentle chuckle.

“His Grace also changed into the complete appearance of a young human baby after ten days. The young master will be the same, so you only need to keep him concealed for the time being.”

“I see.”

The thought that this adorable appearance would last only ten days already made Viviana feel wistful.

In any case, the birth went smoothly. She thought that as long as they received the midwife’s help for the ten days, there would be no problems.

But an unexpected problem arose.

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Late at night, Alto’s eyes flew open at the sound of a faint voice calling from outside his door.

“Alto, help me.”

“Viviana!”

Alto hurried out in his pyjamas. Viviana was standing in front of the door with an anxious expression. He quickly sat her down on the sofa in his room. Then he knelt, met her eyes, and asked in a gentle tone.

"Are you hurt somewhere? Or are you feeling uneasy? What’s the matter?"

“Th-th-that…”

Viviana’s face was bright red. Was she running a fever? Had she come because she was too sick to take care of the baby?

Alto’s eyes darted around, trying to figure out what was troubling Viviana.

Viviana slowly undid the front of her clothes. The ribbon slipped loose with a soft rustle, revealing her full, swollen breasts. Her nipples, still plump from having recently given birth, looked rounded like raisins.

At the sudden sight of her bare chest, Alto’s face flushed red all the way to his neck. He grabbed Viviana’s hands.

“I-I heard it’s best to avoid marital relations for three months…”

“That’s right. I didn’t come here because of that either.”

Viviana tightly shut her eyes. Her son, born in the form of a pup, was unbearably cute and lovable. Unlike a typical newborn, he slept for long stretches, proving himself to be an exemplary child.

There was just one thing: his snout was pointed.

Because he was in the form of a pup, the child’s lips were different from a human’s, so he couldn’t suckle. Unaware of the circumstances, her breasts swelled and became as hard as stone, leaving Viviana unable to sleep.

Viviana, her face blotched with embarrassment, squeezed her eyes shut and shouted.

“To avoid mastitis, I-I have to express my milk. Pl-please help me!”

"...!" 

Alto felt as if his vision had gone completely white.

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In any case, he couldn’t leave his wife in pain. Alto carefully cupped her breasts. Just as Viviana had said, they were as hard as stone.

“I-I was told that if I express the milk, they’ll soften.”

“Can I just express it by hand?”

“That’s what I heard, but…”

When Alto pressed with force, Viviana furrowed her brow and let out a scream.

“Ouch!”

“...?!" 

Even though he hadn’t pressed that hard, Viviana complained of intense pain. Drops of milk seemed to form at the tips of her dark-red nipples, then suddenly stopped.

Tears welled up in Viviana’s eyes.

“It hurts so much… and yet only this much comes out… sob.”

“Don’t cry, Vivi.”

Alto’s heart ached along with hers. He carefully supported her heavy breasts and examined her nipples.

"It seems the ducts are narrow, and the milk is so full that it’s causing pain."

“Then what should I do…?”

"Even if it hurts, I guess there’s no choice but to endure it and express the milk… otherwise, you’d have to give up breastfeeding…"

"I-I don’t want that. It’s for our child."

From Alto’s perspective, whether it was about the child or anything else, all he wanted was to tell her to stop since his wife was in pain, but…

‘Wait. This is only happening because our child can’t nurse properly due to his oral structure, right?’

In that case, there was one method worth trying.

‘But is it really okay to do this?’

After a moment of hesitation, he tightly shut his eyes and spoke.

"I’ll suckle like the baby."

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The darkened areolas had a charm of their own, as if dyed with rose water. Alto slowly brought his lips to them and carefully began to suckle.

Worried it might hurt, he glanced up, but she didn’t seem to be in more pain than when he had expressed the milk earlier. The real problem was that no milk was coming out.

‘Should I suck a little harder?’

He was only trying to ease her pain, yet he felt a strange thrill at the same time. That made him feel like garbage, and a flood of complicated emotions overwhelmed him.

Alto wrapped his tongue around her nipple, almost enveloping it, and sucked hard. Viviana’s waist arched as her body stiffened, her nipple standing fully erect.

As he continued to suckle, sweet milk gradually began to flow. Her breasts softened in proportion to how much he drew out.

The sweet scent teased his sensitive nose. Alto pulled back. As if the blocked ducts had cleared, pale drops formed at the tip and fell, one by one, even though he wasn’t sucking anymore.

The sight made his head spin. His heart pounded with the urge to sweep her into his arms and kiss her deeply. But his wife’s body hadn’t recovered yet…

Viviana grabbed the hem of Alto’s clothes, where he was desperately holding back his instinct. Then, blushing deeply, she spoke.

"Please suck a little more."

“...”

Alto’s patience continued for ten days, until the baby fully took on a human form.

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Viviana beamed as she gazed at the tiny child nestled in her arms.

“Our baby is eating well.”

It was good that she had insisted on breastfeeding, even though it was difficult. If she hadn’t, she wouldn’t have known this joy.

Looking down at the round head with fluffy, silver hair that looked just like Alto’s, Viviana felt a ticklish flutter in her heart.

Alto, on the other hand, had a complex, subtle expression. Even after ten months to prepare, he still couldn’t quite figure out how to interact with his son. Viviana looked at him with a tender, pitying look.

‘It’s probably because Alto never had a father figure in his life.’

Whatever was lacking could be filled one by one, and whatever was unknown could be learned. Through her regression, Viviana realised this: the important thing was to muster the courage and take the first step.

So Viviana decided to help Alto take his first step.

"So, have you decided on the baby’s name?"

The baby’s name.

That was the very first thing he could do as a father. 

Alto’s cheeks flushed at Viviana’s question. He nodded in response.

“Yes.”

“Oh, you’ve finally decided. What is it?”

“I was thinking, how about naming him Luciel?”

“Luciel…” 

Just then, the baby, full from nursing, pulled away from his mother’s breast and blinked. Viviana smiled brightly.

“It seems Luciel likes his name too.”

Alto widened his eyes and stared at his son, who looked exactly like him. The sight of their golden eyes meeting was deeply moving.

“You can be a good father. Just like when you chose his name, all you need to do is think carefully and treat him with love.”

Alto, biting his lip as if lost in thought, nodded slowly. Viviana smiled gently and handed Luciel into his arms.

“Now, shall we start by burping the baby?”

“Vi-Viviana? Wait a moment. The baby is too small. He’s so fragile…”

“Oh my, all babies are this small. You’ll be having two more in the future, so you need to practice.”

“What?”

Viviana burst into giggles as she watched Alto, unsure of what to do, carefully cradling Luciel. Then she pressed her lips to Alto’s.

“I love you.”

—Special Side Story Complete.

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