Shocked murmurs floated around behind us.
“This can’t be true…” Sarah muttered, appalled.
Victoria stepped forward, gaping at me. “Why didn’t you tell us it was the prince you’d been with?”
“I… didn’t know...” Honestly.
“Wh-Why don’t we continue this matter in my private office, Your Highness?” Father suggested. I could see the crippling anxiety behind his silent plea, and I knew the thought of losing control over me utterly terrified him. “There, we can further discuss what you plan to do about my daughter’s child—”
“That won’t be necessary,” Prince Xaden said with complete authority. “Both Maeve and our baby will come to live with me.”
Live… with the prince… with our baby?
My heart fluttered, torn between confusion and hope. “What?”
I felt his hand move to caress mine in response
