Lucille

Mr. Davies confirmed what I’d known. I was pregnant and according to the ultrasound, I was almost four weeks along. The royal physician emphasized that more than once.

“We can always claim you’re only three weeks.”

The date of the procedure.

“Does everything look…the way it should?” I asked.

Mr. Davies smiled. “Yes, Your Highness. Everything looks healthy. Of course, we’ll keep you closely ...