SELENE

Since I gave birth Drake had been behaving strangely. He would not talk to me for long. Mostly in the throne room, making decisions about the kingdom. Nanan had been with me. Sandy had been there for me too.

“How are you doing today?” Nanan asked me when she walked into the room.

“I’m doing well.” I said to her.

“And the baby?” she asked.

“She’s okay. She’s been crying a lot at night lately.” I said,

“Is that so?” she narrowed her eyes, taking the girl from her cradle. She laid her on the bed. She touched the stomach softly. “Has she been sucking well?” she inquired of...