Baski nodded and started stirring her potions again. "You don't have to worry about carrying his child. You can be with him as much as he wants you to, and you don't have to worry about bearing him a child."

　　"Oh...." Danika thought about that, trying to understand. Then, her eyes cleared in understanding, "Is it because of the herbs you gave me before? Are they still working and effective? For how long?"

　　"For months to come." Baski answered reluctantly.

　　"Okay." Danika took a deep breath.

　　Finally done with her herbs, she offered the portion to Danika. She took the wooden cup from the older woman and drank the bitter...