Chapter 7

The next afternoon, Caroline sent someone to invite me to the main hall for coffee, saying we needed to discuss "the babies."

I changed into a loose cotton-linen dress and cradled my lower back as I slowly made my way over.

Rayden was nowhere to be found. He hadn't been seen since morning.

In the main hall, Caroline sat in the seat of honor, holding a cup of coffee, with two servants dressed in black standing by her side.

Natalya was there as well.

She sat below Caroline, wearing a pale pink dress, her hair neatly pinned up.

Her fair…