Lily remembered she was still pregnant the last time she saw Nick. She chuckled and palmed her flat tummy, saying, “I already gave birth."

"Was it a boy?" Nick asked curiously.

"A boy and a girl," she said smilingly, showing her fingers.

Nick's eyes lit up, finally becoming less guarded and more childlike. "Twins? Woah!"

Lily was much gentler with children. She chuckled and said, "I'll bring you to meet them when we have the chance."

Seeing Nick reminded her of her children.

but I don't think I can..."

felt a surge of sorrow. "Why can't you? You'll meet

and Lily was saddened to

into her chest as she said so, both to him and to herself. Thinking she was no match for the queen, Lily had almost given up and

she changed her mind when

can I give up now? My children need me

Nick let out

leaving the room, Lily told the guard, "I'd like to see

the queen saw Lily, she asked, "Have you come here to tell me to give

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