-Ronan-
Amber came into my office late at night, the sun almost up. I thought she had gone to sleep, but maybe she needed me. Her appetite had certainly grown. But as she entered, I noticed she didn’t look happy.
“Amber?” I called out.
She didn’t answer but walked toward me slowly. My concern grew as I watched her, waiting for her to tell me what was wrong. She sat down on my lap, and I shifted back a little to make room for her. Then she grabbed my hand and placed it on her still rather flat stomach.
“What do you feel?” she asked.
I wasn’t sure if this was a trick question, but I decided to answer anyway. “Our little hybrid.”
“As in one?”
“What?” I stared at her, confused, but I could see she wanted something from me. I just wasn’t sure exactly what she was looking for.
“Really li
