The Birth of Royal Heir of Gamaaloth (III)

Outside, the winds howled with an eerie anticipation, as if the very air itself carried the whispers of impending conflict. The moon's glow, which had once been serene, now seemed to flicker with uncertainty.

Amidst the tension, a single question echoed in everyone's minds: What kind of terror had managed to pierce through Ragnar's formidable facade?

The realization that even the strongest could be haunted by their own fears was a chilling revelation, a complex interplay between power and vulnerability.

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Amid the dimly lit chamber, Sophia lay upon the bed, her body contorted in the throes of labor. Beads of sweat glistened on her forehead, mingling with the strands of hair that clung to her skin.

Her face, usually a portrait of grace, was now a mask of agony as the pains of childbirth wracked her body.