"You're kidding?" Bae's mouth dropped, her eyes wide. She looked utterly horrified at the mere idea that the realm would be interested in something as personal as her fertility.

"It's okay, Saki." Armel took her hand in his. "You can just tell them we don't need them." His words were laced with an arrogance that even had Bae giggling.

"Should we put odds on that?" Kael asked.

"Are you seriously suggesting placing bets on when I will fall pregnant?" Bae asked ...