The journey back to their base camp was eerily quiet. Evelynn rode at the head of their small party, her grip tight on the reins, her thoughts a whirlwind. The Dragon’s revelation still echoed in her mind “You are with child,Little Witch”.
She had not known how to respond when he told her, nor had she allowed herself to react. Instead, she had steeled herself, pressing forward, refusing to acknowledge the truth.
It was too dangerous.
If anyone knew, she would become a target. If Harold or Derek discovered her pregnancy, they would use it against her, and even those she trusted—Eric, Callum, Mary , Jasmine and especially Axel might treat her differently, might try to protect her instead of fighting at her side. That was not something she could afford.
She could not be weak.
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