Chapter 189: Nighttime Exercise
Elys’ jaws almost dropped to the floor when she heard what came out of Aleksander’s mouth. Was it not their plan to put the vampire clergy on the spot during tonight’s court meeting? If she was to be asked, it was her and Aleksander that got into a pinch now.
How did it actually end up with her husband precariously announcing they were trying for an heir?
They haven’t even slept on the same bed ever since the beginning of their marriage! Heck, they even tried to kill each other for almost a month too.
The young queen composed herself before anyone could catch a glimpse of her unease. Cordelia was too shocked by Aleksander’s announcement that she failed as well to even notice Elys’ initial reaction herself. Even Elys’ ladies in waiting were all surprised.
A tiny squeal of excitement rose from Lady Tabitha, and the other three ladies in waiting turned to look at her crazy.
"What? Should we not be thrilled of a royal baby coming soon?" she arched her brow.
Despite the young lady’s small stature, Lady Tabitha was the second eldest daughter of her family, and had ten other younger siblings. She had two older brothers and an older sister, making them a total of fourteen children.
Her family was one of those nobles that rose to power with the effort of her father which was a knight – his bravery had earned him land properties and gold, and the whimsical late king decided to raise his status as a Baron.
But even before their family came to their riches now, Lady Tabitha knew the hardships of the commoner’s life. She herself along with her older siblings, took care of every single younger brother and sister that came after.
It goes to say that Lady Tabitha was fond of children, and the prospect of her taking care of a royal child thrilled her to the point she actually decided to throw away her prejudice against Elys as a human.
’She has immensely powerful magic in the first place, that should compensate to her weak blood,’ Lady Tabitha convinced herself.