Hilda’s POV
The palace wasn't how it used to be. The aftermath of the battle still lingered.The hallways were quieter than usual.
I walked slowly, my steps light. I headed for Malakai's room. The truth binding ceremony had been fixed for the next morning and I had to make sure it didn't hold else Malakai would find out the truth.
I had seen it long before he noticed.
Camilla’s scent had shifted weeks ago. Her body is more tired, softer in the waist. The way she sometimes clutched her stomach unconsciously, or the sudden nausea when the cooks brought in roasted meats. All the signs were there.
They just hadn’t paid attention. Who could blame them? There were strategies to plan, battles to fight, lies to believe.
But now that Malakai had found out… It was dangerous. This child would d
