The next few days went by in a blur. After Da Ankora checked on me, and confirmed Devon's words about my conception time being nearer, I tried to do as much as I could for my mates and the kingdom, while preparing for the arrival of my babies.

Chrys seemed to know what was going on because she had been spending each waking moment with me, with her little palms always placed on my stomach.

Devon said she could feel the babies and was trying to let them feel her affection. It was

heart-warming to ...