Chapter 5
The creature Under the Mountain threw the mirror across the room. "You weren't supposed to tell!" The minions of this creature, more foul and loathsome than the creature itself cowered under this outburst. Suddenly, just as the creature was about to throw the knife it had picked up, it stopped. It started playing with the edge of the knife, smiling darkly. "I guess this just means we change the plan." He laughed.
"Uh, boss? I don't think you're actually supposed to evil laugh." The knife flew across the room into the neck of the one who had spoken. No one moved the body.
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Dinner that evening was certainly more interesting.
"When did you find out?"
"How long have you two been mates?"
"Who else knows?"
Cassian and Nesta did their best to answer all the questions until Rhysand stood up. Everyone went quiet.
"Have a little respect, you idiots. Feyre?"
A quick communication across their bond and Feyre stood up, as well.
"One at a time. Morrigan, you first."
Mor squealed and stuck her tongue out at Azriel, who obviously wanted his questions answered first.
"Do you know what the baby is yet?"
"Babies. Twins." Heads spun around to Elain's corner of the table. Her visions were coming with less frequency now, but everyone knew to trust her when she got that misty look in her eyes. Nesta scowled, but Cassian beat her to the question.
"Do you know...?"
"Girls. They are healthy." Elain quietly went back to her stew. The Inner Circle continued to stare at her in shock.
Feyre's face suddenly twisted in concern. "Nesta, should we put off the ceremony?"
Nesta scowled. "Why in the name of the Mother would you do that?"
"You are my sister. Let me worry about you."
Nesta glared, "High Lady you may be, but I can take care of myself. Continue your preparations."
Cas glared at Feyre, "You heard what my mate said." His eyes popped open and his hand flew to his mouth as he realized what he had said. The room went silent once more.
Elain laughed. "Well, you certainly didn't need me to expect that!" The group relaxed and started giggling as well.
Rhys cleared his throat awkwardly before beginning again, "Are you absolutely sure?"
"Your concern while touching," her voice dripping with sarcasm, "is unnecessary. I am pregnant, not sick."
Amren chuckled, "Your display earlier says otherwise, girl."
Nesta gave one last stare down the table. "Continue your preparations. I will be in my rooms."
She hauled Cassian out of his chair, still trying to eat his stew, and stormed upstairs.
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Later, that night, Feyre and Rhys tried to sort through the day's events while preparing for bed.
"I'm not even sure what to say," Feyre called from the bathroom as Rhys tried to fluff his pillow. He leaned against the door frame.
"I guess what I'm most worried about is the secret they kept from us. In the years I've known Cas, he's never kept anything this big a secret from me. Cauldron knows he couldn't even keep my birthday party last year a secret." He smiled mischievously when Feyre stuck her tongue out at him for that.
"Shut up, prick. You know I worked hard on that." Rhysand laughed and kissed her hair.
"I know. That's why I love you so much. Although, that cake certainly needed some work..." He ducked as the hairbrush flew through the air.
Feyre turned again to the mirror and sighed. "I know how you feel, though. My own sister didn't tell me! It's times like this I wish I could talk to the Suriel."
Rhysand put his arms around her. He knew how much she missed the friend who had changed her life so much. He sometimes wondered what his life would be without the Suriel.
Feyre pulled away and wiped a stray tear. "But what do you think? Will they be alright?"
Rhysand put his head in his hands. "I'm not sure. Children are a big step."
Feyre blushed a little before asking, "Rhys, are you sure you're fine with us, I mean, me..." She shifted uncomfortably.
He kissed her gently, "Feyre, darling, when the time comes, when we're ready, I will gladly welcome a little one into the world with you. But only when we're ready." Feyre melted a little on the inside, so grateful for her beautiful mate, and kissed him.
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Elain's dreams were dark and terrifying. She woke up screaming.
Lucien heard. He slipped out of Tamlin's manor and started the journey to his mate
Just a warning. A Court of Frost and Starlight comes out in 4 days. I do not know what our benevolent ruler SJM will change, but it is entirely possible that after reading this book I may mark this as AU. I will do my best to incorporate whatever plot twists happen into the body of this fic. Again, thank you for being patient with me.