“It is confirmed,” The Royal physician announced, bowing low. “Princess Lyra is with child.”

The hall erupted into hearty cheers. Congratulatory messages poured in from all over from the royal families and gathered nobles. The council members gave approving nods. And Dimitri? He was ecstatic. Beaming from ear to ear. One rarely saw the man crack a smile, but at the news of being a grandfather, he couldn’t help but grin and laugh heartily. Soon, he was planning a feast, and the whole ...