Hushed Willows Only silence

For Lily, most of these fears had passed. Not because she had somehow miraculously gotten over them, but because she was simply too grumpy to care much about the perils of new motherhood anymore. She was huge and in a horrible mood, to boot. She must be due soon--although she hadn't counted the days--so why the bloody hell were these things still inside her?!

Her stormy expression cleared as she caught sight of Aliac, and she waddled over to her sister-by-matehood, tail wagging in a delighted greeting. Hallo, she called out, feigning her usual chipper self.

The last time she had seen the woman, Sunny had announced their intention to have children. Had they. . .done it? Had it worked? Lily canted her head in silent question, though hiding her true curiosity as she asked, How goes it? I haven't spoken with you in some time.