A Mysterious Illness
Alanna insisted she was all right, but she continued to be ill every morning. Jon was worried about her, and she eventually gave in and let him take her to duke Baird. Jon waited outside, anxiously gnawing his thumb. Alanna stepped outside after a few minutes. Jon rushed to her.
" What is it? Are you ok?" he gushed.
" Yes, I'm fine, but let's talk about it somewhere else, ok?" Alanna asked. Jon nodded and followed her to the library. They sat down in the darkest, quietest corner.
" Jon, there's something I have to tell you." Jon leaned closer to her.
" Yes?" he asked apprehensively.
" Jon…I…I'm having a baby!" She smiled, and leaned back against him. He hugged her and kissed her, smiling so much his mouth ached.
" Alanna, have I ever told you how much I love you?" he asked, still grinning.
" Yes, but tell me again," she murmured.
" I love you, my darling Alanna, with all my heart."