As the coalition prepared for the impending confrontation with the Shadow Conclave, Liora found it increasingly difficult to hide her secret. Each training session and strategy meeting felt surreal, as she fought to maintain her composure while her heart raced with the knowledge of the life growing inside her.
Liora confided in her closest friends, the Guardians of Harmony, seeking solace in their support. "What if he feels overwhelmed? What if this changes everything?" she lamented, pacing restlessly in the safety of the hidden glade where they often met.
Elara, the wise elder of the Guardians, placed a comforting hand on Liora's shoulder. "This child is a gift, Liora. It represents the love you share with Milton, and it will bring hope to the future of Novus Mundus. You must tell him. He deserves to know."
Despite Elara's encouragement, Liora's heart felt heavy with uncertainty. Would Milton view their child as a distraction from their mission, or would he embrace the idea of becoming a father?