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Word Count: 292
AN: Aha! Development- the nitty-gritty. Betcha were wondering where this was…
A Kiss for Shelter
Inevitable
There was silence between them- only the sound of the pelting rain creating a rhythm on the roof.
The courtesan's heart seemed to hammer as hard as the droplets and she closed her eyes shaking her head in disbelief.
It would seem one night proved one too many. In the end his power had been simply too much to be trifled with. And only a few months later did this become apparent. Her decision to be his lover for the night had not been without consequence.
"How- how could this be mistress? Your herbs never fail!"
Lilith cast a bored glance Xochitl's way and then replied dryly, "There are always exceptions, child. And considering the man it is really no wonder he has quickened your womb. Strong spiritual pressure, strong seed." She rolled her delicate shoulders in a graceful shrug. But while she seemed undisturbed by this occurrence a part of her was just as shocked as her subordinate.
An unanticipated sense of panic dwelled within her suddenly. Will she leave my house?
But she put aside her own selfishness when she heard the fear in the younger woman's voice.
"What must I do Mistress?"
And then Lilith knew. She knew exactly what should- what must happen.
She lifted her chin and answered coolly, "You will stay until alternate arrangements can be made. After all- this is no place for a woman with child." For emphasis she had let disdain leak into her voice. Then she cast the girl a sidelong glance, blatantly ignoring the astonishment on her face.
"Unless you have decided to be pragmatic and save yourself the trouble…?"
In immediate response to the implication dark eyes widened in horror and fierce defiance.
The mistress smirked. I expected no less.
AN: And somehow Byakuya's timing will be impeccable…