After hours of pleading and crying, I finally gave in and let Cassia out of bed. Her due date was in two days anyway, so despite the doctor's orders to keep her on bed rest, I thought it would be okay, and the joyous smile on my mate's face made everything worth it.
I was sitting on the picnic blanket with my father and brother, eating lunch, while mom and Cassia's guards accompanied her for a slow walk around the garden.
I was smiling as I watched her slowly wattle around, her cheeks tinged with red, but she was smiling.
''It's good to see you so happy again,'' Dad said, and my eyes shot to him.
''I am happy. Cassia's my gift from the Goddess. Who wouldn't be happy?''
''How is she doing?'' Luke asked me, his voice low, so my mate wouldn't overhear, ''She seems happier then when we fi
