Chapter 19

A year had passed since the wedding of the Queen and Consort. Jeb Cain had been promoted to Commander of the Royal Tin Men, and he had asked Molly to marry him. Azkadellia had been spending more time with Carson Harkness. Glitch was still Royal Advisor and Ahamo helped out wherever and whenever he was needed.

Anniversary parties were being held across the Realm. Everyone wanted to celebrate the marriage of the Beloved Queen and Consort of the OZ. The Anniversary Ball was a few hours away and DG was sitting in her quarters with Cain waiting for Raw. She hadn't been feeling well lately and they were growing concerned.

Cain rubbed his wife's shoulders. "How are you feeling?"

"Ok, I guess. I haven't thrown up today so that's good."

"I'm sure it's nothing. You've been working so hard lately it's a wonder you haven't gotten sick sooner."

"I know but there is so much to do. It's taken 7 months just to track down half of the tin suits and destroy them."

"Thanks for that. It felt good to get rid of that thing. I think I'm over the worst of the claustrophobia, thanks to you and our Bond." Cain went to open the door when he heard the knock. Ahamo entered and gave his daughter a hug.

"Hi, Daddy, did you bring Raw?"

"I'm sorry, Angel, by the time the messenger got to the Viewers Realm, Raw was already on his was here. He'll be at the ball and you can speak with him then."

"Okay, thank you, Wyatt and I should get ready now. We'll see you in a little while." Ahamo left closing the door behind him.

Cain knelt in front of DG wrapping his arms around her. "Just try to relax and have a good time. It's nothing you'll see."

The Ball was a beautiful affair. People came to see Cain as much as they came to see DG. She managed a dance with her father and with Glitch and one or two with Cain but mostly she stayed in her seat. She watched as Jeb danced with Molly and Az with Carson. They all looked happy. She noticed that someone had sat down next to her. She looked over expecting to see Cain. Well she was half right. "Jeb, why aren't you out there dancing with Molly?"

Jeb smiled and handed her a glass of water. "I wanted to see how you were feeling. You've really been out of sorts lately."

"Don't worry about it. I'm sure Wyatt's right and it's nothing. I'm probably just working to hard. So are you ready for your wedding? It's only 3 weeks away."

Jeb smiled again, "Yes, I can't wait." He glanced out to the dancing guests. "It looks like dad is keeping Molly company. I better get back to her before he starts telling her embarrassing baby stories." Jeb was about to get up when the young lady in question sat down next to him while Cain took the seat next to DG giving her a quick kiss.

"How are you feeling, Sweetheart?"

"Not bad. I'm actually feeling pretty good right now. Better than I have in a couple of weeks at least. Have you seen Raw? He really should have been here by now."

Jeb answered, "I think I saw him talking to Lord Ahamo and Ambrose." Just then she caught sight of Raw, Glitch and her father near one of the door of the Ballroom.

"Oh there he is. If you will all excuse me I'm going to go talk to him." DG smiled.

Cain helped her up. "Do you want me to go with you?"

"No, one of us needs to stay here. I'll be right back." She gave her husband a kiss, gathered her sapphire gown so as not to trip and left to talk to Raw.

As she got closer she felt bad about interrupting their conversation but she was the Queen and this was important. "Excuse me, gentlemen. I was wondering if I could borrow Raw for a moment."

Her father smiled."Of course, Angel. Raw, Ambrose, we can continue this tomorrow."

Raw took DG's hand and smiled. "Raw very glad to see DG. DG very happy."

"Yes I am. Wyatt and I are very happy and the OZ is really thriving. But that's not what I wanted to talk to you about. Let's take a walk."

--Wyatt, Raw and I are going to be on the balcony just down the hall. Okay?--

--All right I think Jack's down that way so you'll be okay.--

As they walked, Raw looked at DG. "DG troubled."

"Yes Raw, I am. I haven't been feeling well and it's starting to worry me. I was hoping you could check it out for me." They stopped walking and were looking out on the OZ from a balcony.

"Of course Raw do this for DG." He took both her hands in his and closed his eyes. A moment later he opened them again. "DG not sick. DG mother."

"What?"

Raw smiled. "DG mother."

DG's legs failed to support her and Raw caught her before she hit the floor and just held her for a moment.

Cain was still in the ballroom talking with Jeb and Molly when her felt DG's presence in his mind falter for a moment then a wave of feelings so complicated that he couldn't decipher them. He stood suddenly and bolted form the room. He skidded to a stop at the balcony where Raw was holding DG. He took her from him and searched their bond for what happened. What he saw was her conversation with Raw. So, he thought, that's what's been making her sick. I should have picked up on that. This is fantastic! "DG, Sweetheart, wake up. We still have a party to attend."

She started to come around. "Wha..? Wyatt? What are you doing here?"

"I felt it when you passed out. I came to make sure you were ok."

"Oh. Okay well we better get back. I need a drink of water anyway." Cain stood and helped DG to her feet. And together all three of them went back to the ball.

After biding their guests goodnight, Cain and DG went back to their quarters. He tried not to let on that he already knew when he asked with a barely contained smile, "So what did Raw say? Did he heal you?"

"Um, well actually there was nothing to heal."

"Oh really? Well then what are you so nervous about?"

--Aren't you forgetting that I'm here, in your mind? You don't need to be nervous about telling me that I'm going to be a daddy again--

He was smiling as he took her in his arms and kissed her.

"I'm so glad you're happy, Wyatt."

"Of course I'm happy. Why wouldn't I be? I have my son, I'm married to the woman that I love, and this just makes everything perfect."

DG smiled at him and ran her hand down his chest, her magick unbuttoning his white jacket. A wave of her hand had his clothes off in a moment. He glanced down at himself then back at his wife and grinned at her.

"In a hurry, Darlin'?"

She smirked at him and brushed her hands down her sides allowing her magick to pool her clothing at her feet. Cain swept his wife up into his arms, carried her to their bed and laid her down. He kissed his way down her body stopping at her belly touching her gently and whispering a quiet hello to their child. She pulled him back up and laid claim to his mouth. She rolled them over so that she straddled his hips, her hair falling around them like a dark curtain as she kissed him. He groaned as she slid down on him. She stilled for a moment before lifting herself and dropping back down. She moaned as her movements created all the right sensations. His hands gripped her hips as she rode him, his hips rising to meet hers. Her movements became erratic and he took the opportunity to roll them over. He thrust deeply a few more times and as he felt her clench around him he nearly roared with his release. He rolled off of her he wrapped her in his arms.

"when do you want to tell everyone?"

She yawned. "We'll tell them in the morning." They fell asleep dreaming of the future.

The next morning Cain and DG sent word for everyone to meet in the dining room for a brunch. As everyone came in and sat down brunch was served and they all started eating. After a while DG looked over at Cain and he nodded. She called for everyone's attention and announced, "Wyatt and I just wanted to tell you that we are going to have a baby!"

Jeb stared at them with his mouth hanging open, Ahamo, Glitch and Raw all gave them a congratulations, and Az ran over to hug her sister.

"Jeb, if you don't close your mouth you'll start to attract flies," Cain commented to his son. Jeb's jaw snapped shut. "Are you alright with this, son?"

"Am I… Of course I am. I always wanted a little brother or sister." Jeb got up and gave his father a hug. Then he embraced DG and whispered, "Thank you for saving him."

"Anytime." She whispered back.

One thing was certain; things around Central Palace were about to get more interesting.