James‘ question caught me off guard. “What do you mean?” “You know what I mean,” he sighed. “Talon took the witness away to talk to him in private the other day. Why?” “Because the man was overwhelmed by all the people in the room,” I explained. “By all the people, or by you?” I knew there was no point in arguing about it. Not only because James was a competent king, but also because he knew me well– he knew us well. I sighed and looked away. “One person‘s word wouldn‘t have been enough to leap to any conclusions. I didn‘t want to cause panic or suspicion in the room.” “I understand that. That‘s why I didn‘t say anything there.” “I appreciate it.” “What are you going to do about it?” James asked. “This is between me and him,” I said quietly. “It might just be personal before, but now, as you are aware, things are not going well in our border packs. The people are suffering. This troubles me.” He looked towards the crowd of the displaced civilians. Worry and sadness were in his gaze. I understood his concern for his kingdom and his people, our people. | softened my voice. “I‘ll take care of it.” James looked me in the eye quietly, and he nodded, “Good, I‘m sure you will.” Soren took a sip of wine. “So, Ro, I‘ve talked to my assistant about referring you to a job. But we almost overlooked something important.” I put down my silverware and waited for him to continue. Having dinner with Soren had become much easier and more pleasant now that I‘d gotten to know him better. “What was it?” “You‘re pregnant.copy right hot novel pub