Preparation
I was shocked at what Caius said so I pushed him aggressively. "P-pregnant?" I asked. I'm not ready to be pregnant, to be a mother specifically. The responsibility of being a queen is overwhelming, if I get pregnant with all of this happening, then I'm afraid I cannot fulfill my responsibility as a mother.
Caius looked at me strangely. "I'm a royal and a king, Elara. So it's given that you will bear our child on our first night."
"Bu-but I'm not still r-ready, Caius. With all of this responsibility weighing me down, if I get pregnant right now, I might not become a good mother," I said stuttering and unable to focus.
"I understand," his face was emotionless. "You should have told me a while ago. I'm sorry. I should have asked you and prepared the oil." he added.
"No, no. I
