Alexander’s POV The healer said Cassidy was pregnant. Something that I’m still trying to understand. “Cassidy is a man,” I told her. “Irrelevant,” she replied. “Of course, it’s relevant!” I burst out. “Unlikely, yes. But not impossible,” she said. “What do you mean ‘not impossible’?” I demanded. “I mean that there are certain rituals one can perform if one wanted a male pregnancy for any reason at all.” “Okay,” I said a little hysterically. She waited. “Okay,” I repeated. “Ignoring the part about Cassidy being pregnant. How would one go about this ritual?” Healer Trish thought for a moment. “I’m not one to dabble in the sacrificial magic, but the concept tends to be quite similar throughout,” she said cautiously. “You should consult with a sorceress if you want to be certain.”

