“Still?” It was a man speaking.
“It’s not like it’s something I can just do on my own,” Aurelia’s sharp voice retorted.
“The only reason you exist is to give the Ferrons an heir. If they cast you aside, do you think anyone else would ever take you?”
“There’s nothing else I can do! I’ve tried everything.”
“Get him drunk. Drug him if you must, or find someone else to put a child in your womb. I will not let you bring our family to ruin.”
“He can’t get drunk!” Aurelia snapped. “Do you think I haven’t tried? I’ve gone to every shop, used every drug and perfume, and nothing ever works. If I get pregnant, he’ll know it’s not his.”
“Useless girl. I should have kept your sisters instead of you.”
There was no response to that.
Helena heard rapid footsteps and barely managed to shrink into a
