I slipped my hand into Alexis', and he squeezed my hand gently.

"Oni," I said carefully. "The baby is…healthy?" As if anything undead can be healthy.

Oni nodded. "Yes. Healthy."

I sagged in relief. I didn't want to be pregnant a minute ago, but knowing that I was pregnant changed everything.

I was pregnant.

"Wait." Ran held Oni back from him at arm's length. "We can't have a baby, can we?" He looked horrified that he might have impregnated Oni ...