Chapter 32. The Birth of the Heir

He got up and began to dress as the sunlight entered the room.

"Do you want to go back to the palace with me?" He asked as he put on his shoes.

"No. I... If you... No."

He finished dressing and faced her.

"We need to understand each other, Cybele."

"Do we?"

"You're pregnant."

"You sealed the bond between us tonight. Why did you do that?"

"You said yes."

"You were very persuasive."

He laughed.

"If I asked you any other way, you wouldn't accept."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Would I?"

"Do I look upset because I said yes?"

He took a deep breath.

"I don't know what to expect from you anymore."

"How did you know? About the baby?"

"I heard two hearts beating when I was undressing..."

"Um... I thought I needed t