Book Eight: Chapter 8

“Welcome,” said Sofia, stepping off of the carpet. “Did I forget a meeting?” Ratu had been in and out of the Library for various reasons and usually scheduled time with the Librarian in advance. Most recently, both Ratu and Zel had been looking up resources on childbirth and life magic. There were already several concerns about Tink’s current condition, but goblins impregnated by humans with the help of Christmas magic was new territory for everybody involved. The main thing that drew concerns was the fact that the pregnancy was leeching away the magic of the house that kept most of its occupants looking young. Tink was easily in her sixties and nobody was certain how long goblins could live.

There was a very real fear that Tink would die of old age the day the baby was born.

“This is unplanned.” Ratu cut herself some more cheese, then daintily spread it on some crusty bread. “I need your most recent resources on enchantments along with sealing rituals with an emphasis o