"I'll prepare several herbal infusions as well."
His pen paused above the paper.
"Since the Royal Luna is approximately one month pregnant, stronger medication would not be advisable."
The scratching of the pen stopped.
Silence filled the room.
Marcus slowly lifted his head.
The physician continued writing as though he had said nothing unusual.
Only when no one answered did he finally look up.
Both men were staring at him.
"...Royal Alpha?"
Kade's voice came slowly.
Very slowly.
"...What did you say?"
The physician blinked.
"The Royal Luna is approximately one month pregnant."
Nothing moved.
Nothing.
Marcus looked toward Dakota.
Then toward Kade.
Then back at the physician.
The room seemed to have forgotten how sound worked.
Kade's eyes never left the physician.
"I want you to repeat that."
"I said..."
The physician spoke with complete certainty.
"...the Royal Luna is carrying a child."
For several long moments, Kade simply stared at him.
