Trial And Punishment

Eight Months Later

[Gale’s POV]

"Arabella, should you really be attending this?" Elleric demands as I examine myself in a mirror. "You could give birth any day now. The stress isn’t good for you or the child. "

Turning, I took in my brother, who I had come to realize was extremely over-protective and a complete worry-wart. Even though I found it endearing, it was pretty irritating at times. Especially when he stuck his nose in my relationship with Chance.

During his recovery period, Ramone had decided to tell him the entire story of Chance and I. Every. Last. Detail. After that, Elleric didn’t hesitate to voice his concerns over us being together. However, after some time, he was beginning to come around. Especially since the child that was rapidly growing every day in my belly was Chance’s. His worry over his precious sister being a single mother outdid his anger over the way I was treated in the past.

"I won’t suddenly go into labor simply by sitting in on a trial."

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