Chapter 201
The next morning the Lycans take their leave after promising to call on me the next time they’re playing in the area. I also learned that the Celestials aren’t the only ones they play this game with, their extended royal family just happens to have a lot of pretty, unwed daughters.
The Celestial Prince takes me aside to chat after the Lycans leave, asking if I’m alright, or held hostage here. He is under the impression that my eyes are a marker of Celestial blood, and they’re very firm about looking after their own. That makes me wonder though, if the happy new couple does have a bunch of children, will they come out looking like I do now, with the flawless skin, black eyeballs and half Lycan second form? Or will they come out more like either parent.
It seems a bit tacky to ask him about his sister getting laid though, so I’ll have to find someone else to answer those questions. What I need is a Nephilim version of Elder Song. Someone with real answers instead of just more questions.
After I assure him that I’m capable of leaving on my own, the Celestial group leaves satisfied, returning the palace to relative calm.
I’ve got two missions left here. First, find a way to bring Ahra back with me, or get her settled into a decent life. The transmission token will only bring its bearer. Second, see how Princess Paula’s pregnancy is coming along. Elder Song wants good notes, and I really want to know how well my strategy worked.
An entire week passes in relative peace. I help Amanda with her alchemy all day, explaining things so she can understand, instead of explaining as if she had been doing Alchemy for a millenia like her previous teachers did. I also check in with Princess Paula at every meal to see if she’s felt any changes, discomfort, unusual feelings or cravings. I know nothing about Nephilim pregnancy, so I’m going to record everything.
The Eighth day is when the doctors announce that they can do their first scans to determine the health and viability of the child, though they’ll need to wait to determine the gender.
With pregnancy only taking three months, this mission to record it is actually interesting. Something new happens every few days. Yesterday was the first morning of morning sickness though, which is unfortunate. It was quickly cured with a pill, but that’s beside the point.
"You simply must accompany me to the doctor. You’re my good luck charm for healthy children." Paula insists and I smile.