Heilantu didn't miss my meaning, and her hand went to her lower stomach. "Then it's true? I am with child?"

I nodded.

Congratulations were had all around and Heilantu had to sit.

"I had hoped when I didn't purge, and the craving for your attention didn't return... but... to have it confirmed." Heilantu cried, overwhelmed with happiness and pride, though the shame she held at the back of her mind told me the lesson had not been missed.

"We should send for a priestess!" Narusil declared in excitement. "See if Heilantu bears a son or daughter!"

Excitement rippled around the room, pausing only for a moment as all eyes turned...