Carefully, I found an out-of-the-way spot and fed my son again, keeping him quiet while we waited for them to sleep. I held him in my lap and ran my fingers over the little points in his ears, smoothing them with my magic. I covered his eyes and changed their color to match the vibrant blue of the other baby’s eyes. I made him look small and thin but set the magic on his body to slowly fade over the next six months. It would give the illusion of him growing healthier and larger naturally. That would make it easier for them to accept that he was their son. After some time, they went to their bed after laying a kiss on the head of their son. I went to him and placed my hand over his heart. I used my magic to take away his pain and help him sleep. He shouldn’t have to suffer any longer. Th

