"Deal." Haug sighed. "This is the least romantic kiss I've ever gotten. When I tell this story at the Tavern, I'll say you were in your human form."
"Don't you dare!" Dryna said, half giggling and half crying."
***
Ernas Region, Ernas Household, a few days later.
Jirni was reviewing her plans and checking on the improvements of the house's array field when a sudden pang derailed her train of thought.
"Tell Vastor to come here, now!" She yelled at her personal maid.
"Did your water just break?" Dyta, Jirni's cousin asked while watching a stain bloom on the bedsheets.
"No, I want to discuss hydraulic pumps with him in person. Of course my water broke." Jirni gritted her teeth in pain. "Call everyone. After making us wait for so long, this little rascal seems to be in a rush to come out."
