Everything is fine for exactly three days.Three peaceful, normal, boring days.Then everything goes to hell.It starts at breakfast. I'm eating eggs. Trying not to throw them up. The Queen Mother is telling stories about when the brothers were children.That's when she walks in.Selene.I drop my fork. It clatters against the plate."What are you doing here?" Damon's voice is ice. "You're supposed to be in exile.""Exile was lifted." Selene's smile is sharp. Victorious. "The council voted. Six to six. Tie goes to the accused. I'm free.""That's not possible.""It is when you have friends in high places." She looks directly at me. "Hello, Sage. You're looking well. Pregnancy suits you."Through the bond, I feel the brothers' rage. They're seconds from violence."Leave," I say. Keep my voice steady. "Now.""I will. In a moment. But first, I have news." Selene's hand goes to her stomach. "I'm pregnant too."The room goes silent."What?" Kieran says."Pregnant. Six weeks along." She smil
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