Eda POV
Shit, I guess I got pregnant by the human. Well, I guess I better prepare to be a Mamma, huh? So what am I gonna name the kid? Will it be a boy or a girl? Will they look more like me or him? Will they act like me or him? Will they love wild magic as much as I do, or will they turn out like Lilith, the Emperor's Coven Leader? Will they love me as much as I'm going to love them?
Dang it... I need to call Mom. Maybe she'll be able to help me. She is in the auricle coven, I think.
Gwendolyn POV
My unmarried daughter is pregnant?! What was she thinking! Edalyn should know better to do...that with a man who isn't her husband! I cannot believe her!
" Gwendolyn, don't be too hard on her. You were once exactly like her, remember?" Dell says softly. I smile at my husband and kiss him on the cheek. He always seems to know exactly what to say. I am glad to have him in my life, because I'd be lost without him.
" Edalyn, just calm yourself down before you go into labor early. I checked and the child is a girl. The rest is up to you and her to figure out. Who she is depends on how she is raised, so if you want her to have a better life that you did, then clean up your act and protect her, or she'll be exactly like you, and she'll resent you for giving her this life where most refuse to be her ally, and the few who do stick by her side will do it out of fear rather than loyalty." I warn her. Eda's eyes widen in pain and worry.
I know how bad that can feel. When I was pregnant with Lilith, I was terrified that I'd turn her into this person people respect out of fear rather than true loyalty. But, I got myself together, and I raised her the best I could. I believe that I did a good job at that, but ultimately that's for society to decide now.
Eda POV
Mom and I continue talking for the next hour about how to set up a nursery, what is and isn't good to let kids eat and play with, beginners magical training, and names. I'm definitely lucky that she didn't just hang up on me. I wouldn't blame her if she did, after how cold I've been towards her lately. She's just doing her best and I've been an asshole to her. I owe her an apology the next time we see each other face-to-face.
Lilith POV
Mother just called expressing some concerns about Edalyn. She's pregnant and alone right now. The father of her child is nowhere to bee seen, and she's freaking out about the baby. I know that we are not on the best of terms right now, and I doubt she wants to see me, but I have to help her anyways. After all, she would do the same thing for me, right?
I grab Winter, my raven Palisman, and leave the tower. I need to make sure my little sister will be alright throughout her pregnancy. If worse comes to worse, I can fake my kidnapping and make up some escape story later. But right now, I must be there for my beloved sister, even if she doesn't want me around.
Eda POV
Dammit, dammit, dammit! What is Hooty doing out there? I get off the couch and see Lily fighting him off, insisting that she's just here to help me. That she's just trying to make sure I'm alright.
" Hooty, leave her alone!" I snap. He slink back into his door and I help my sister up off the ground. Oh, Lily. Why are you here this time?
Lilith POV
" Lilith, what're you doing here? I figured you'd be too busy doing the Emperor's bidding to come out here without the scouts." Eda snickers. I smile a bit at my sisters antics and tell her that I got a call from our parents about her pregnancy, and I wanted to make sure she's alright.
Tears fill my sisters eyes and she wraps me in a tight hug. My smile widens and I return the gesture. I've never been the biggest fan of familial affection, but I have to admit, this feels nice.
" I missed you so much, Edalyn." I whisper in her ear. I'm not sure if she'll believe me or not, but it is the truth. I've missed being around my sister more that anything in the world, even if I'm too stubborn to tell her that most of the time.
" Missed you too, sis." She replies.
" Now, come on. I was just about to make a cup of apple blood, you want some?" She says grinning.
A/N
I know, short chapter, but this was just an introduction to the story. Now be prepared, because Imma make you cry like babies with this story.