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The trip had been long and strenuous and for the first time, Queenie had been forced to acknowledge her condition. It displeased and frightened her to admit to her pregnancy, but there was no use in dismissing it any longer. Children would be born painfully soon; they ought to get used to the idea.

The move wasn't ideal. Queenie made no attempt at hiding her displeasure from Alarian or Delight, but she did restrain herself from being as bratty and naggy as she could have been. Still, upon arriving, Queenie refrained from introductions, giving only a weak smile once mentioned.