*Merida*
I wonder if it is possible to die from too much happiness and love. Watching Blake with Brandan... my heart has swelled to such an extent that I fear it might burst through my chest. The resemblance is so strong. I know no one can doubt that the child is his. I don’t want life to pass swiftly, but I can hardly wait to see Brandan as a man. With his father's influence, he will no doubt resemble him in manner.
He will gain his devilish smile. He will tilt his head just so when he studies something of importance. He will issue orders expecting to be obeyed. He will have a confidence to his stride that even a limp could not diminish. He will gain his wolf.
By the time the serving girl, Anna, finally brings in the tea, Brandan has begun to fidget. It is long past his time to nurse. I as
