Violet's pov

A baby? Or did I hear wrong.

"A baby?" I whispered again.

"Yes." Mama answered, hugging me tightly. "You're expecting, child."

My eyes glistened with unshed tears as a certain level of excitement welled up inside of me.

"Is he aware?" I asked softly.

"No." Mama said brusquely.

"Good. I don't want him to find out just yet. I want to keep it from him." I said.

They nodded in acquiescence.

I felt a sudden burst of energy that had been lost for the past weeks.

A child?

I was going to ...