Raegar's red eyes widened, the letter trembling slightly in his hands as the words sank in. 'I can't believe mother is pregnant, how will Isabella act toward this new baby?' he wondered while sipping on the juice.
The dining hall's clamor, Rune's booming laugh, Caspian's mock complaints, and the girls' relentless banter faded to a dull roar. A new sibling. A fresh spark of life in the family he'd found himself in caused him to think. 'Maria and Mark were good siblings, I hope I can be a good big brother again.'
Drusilla, ever perceptive, caught the shift in his expression. She leaned forward, her human-sized form still drawing curious glances from nearby tables. Her blue eyes are full of concern as she nuzzles into his neck.
''What's up, Rae? You look like you just saw a dragon in your stew,'' she whispered with a soft giggle.
