Hera's Pov

The forest surrounding the house was silent, like all the creatures around were holding their breath. Waiting for me to break the news to Selen.

There was no way out of this. If she didn't tell her, she would leave and telling her could affect the pregnancy.

I could feel her anxiety and excitement. I stared at the coconut juice in my hand, Selen had come to like it as her pregnancy grew but I knew that the sweet taste won't calm her down.

Sighing, I opened the door.

Her instant ...