Eva lay in the warm bed that she shared with Lucas. She stared across the room to where her husband stood in front of a mirror.
After returning to the Capital they had stayed in the palace for a time and then moved to a larger estate within the noble district.
Much of the noble's district was deserted now as many noble houses had fallen for treason on what was to be called The Black Night. Those noble houses that were left were so few that the backloaded merit system finally had a chance to shine.
Tonight the King would host a party in their honor. However, since Eva's pregnancy was already showing, only Lucas would attend. She watched as Lee helped Lucas into formal wear across the room.
Despite the tradition to have separate bedrooms among the nobility they had both agreed to stay in the same bedroom. However, all of Eva's things were kept in the second bedroom for when she needed to attend formal gatherings or visit the royal family.
