The news of Amelia being pregnant spread like wildfire. Considering the popularity of Richard, it was inevitable.
However, what was astounding was the fact that only a few days passed since they had unprotected intercourse on their wedding night. And since then only twenty days or so might have passed.
And for her to show signs of being pregnant was quite...unexpected.
That was when Scarlette Bellarine told him, "She is the bearer of your first child—someone who would inherit your elemental traits and would cause Amelia immense pain."
There was a frown on Bellarine's face when she said, "If your child could stabilize its condition then that's good...but if it couldn't..."
"No, mom...don't say that." Richard stopped her, knowing full well what she was about to utter.
Holding Amelia's pale face in his hand, he assured the girl, "Under no circumstances I would let anything happen to you."