Faye lay beside Sterling and explained, "I have never felt so weak, with my body drained of all its energy after I created the rune. Ethan even stopped moving, and that was the most frightening experience of all."
Speaking of the baby, Sterling said. "I swear your belly is growing larger by the day."
Faye chuckled at the comment. "That is to be expected. He is growing. That happens with all expectant mothers."
"No Faye, I mean you growing bigger at an unusually fast rate, and it concerns me. When we get to the Empire, I am going to see if one of the royal physicians can look at you. Not that I don't trust Hildie, Helena, or our doctor. I just want to make sure everything is alright."
"I understand," Faye said with a nod of her head.
