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Elysia woke up excited for the day's event. Her dreams was filled with happiness with the king, herself and her unborn child. She wanted it to be a boy, handsome like his father. Instinctively, she placed her hand on her stomach while standing in front of the mirror. She wore a soft shade of ivory, cinched at the waist, but no longer as snug as it had been weeks before. The subtle swell of her belly was barely noticeable beneath the folds of fabric, yet to her, it was the most profound change she had ever felt.

Azrael stepped up behind her, his reflection appearing in the mirror. His dark eyes softened as they met hers.

"Are you nervous?" he asked, resting his hands gently on her shoulders.

"A little, but I feel more excited," she admitted, turning slightly to face him. "It feels surreal. As if saying it out loud will make it more real than it already is."