Chapter 55. Hope for an Heir

Carmela’s POV

I’ve let Princess Jasmin went out ahead of me, as I have something private to discuss with Maleficus. After the door shuts, I took a deep breath and speak with the wizard.

“Maleficus, can you know how long does it take before a newborn is going to appear in our lives?”

An obvious surprise was written at the face of Maleficus when he looked at me because of my question. But his shoulders dropped and he gave me a pessimistic expression on his face.

“I’m sorry my Queen, I still can’t say when. But I am certain that you will have.”

“Does it mean at the moment, I… am not at all by any chance on the way?”

I had voiced out a question unaware of spilling my hidden longing for an heir to the old wizard.

He shook his head before he answered.

“My Queen, don’t lose hope. It is too quick for any disappointment coming from a young and healthy Luna like yourself. If it isn’t this month then continue for the next, remember the Ful