You could have heard a razor drop from how silent the room became. Nobody dared to move or speak, we were all processing her words.

“I’m sorry,” it was Diana who broke the silence. “Did you just say baby?”

“Yes I did,” Adamaris turned to me. “You didn’t know.”

“I’m not-” I began then exhaled sharply. “How do you know that?”

“We’re bonded remember,” she cracked a small smile. “When the witch tried to pry ...