Marcus, in particular, looked completely taken aback, his eyes widening in disbelief. His heart raced as he heard the words. Pregnant?
"Pregnant?" he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper. "She is pregnant?"
The shock and disbelief were palpable in his tone as he repeated the news. He seemed to be at a loss for words, his mind racing as he tried to come to terms with the reality of the situation.
It was the last thing he expected to hear, but it made sense. She had been weaker for days earlier before she was kidnapped, and he had noticed that she seemed to tire out more easily than usual. He wished that the healer could help her, and that the unborn child would be safe.
Lyra nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of the situation. "It appears so," she said. "We will need to
