Chapter 270: Another night of fear.

They were all tense, expecting her to push the baby away. They had not yet forgotten the fact that her child died and Deanne’s had lived.

"Help me up Lanai." Sigrid commanded.

Roland did not let Lanai do it, he rushed in to help her personally and then he took advantage of the moment to climb on the bed and sit next to her.

Lady Iryne out the child in Sigrid’s arms instructing her on how to carry it in the right way. "Be gentle, children bruise easily." she warned.

She was worried because she recalled her daughter’s old ways of mishandling animals. How she had switched from an animal hater to an animal lover was a miracle. A miracle she was thankful for.

The baby was awake and he was as energetic as Lady Iryne had said. He was making small uncoordinated kicks and stretching his hands.

"How cute." Sigrid whispered. She tilted her head upwards and looked at Roland. "My love, what do you think?"

"He has a lot more hair than I have ever seen on a baby." He commented.

Some people chuckled.

"That is why I suggested that he be named Hairy Thorin." John jested, earning himself glares from his mother and grandmother who did not think the joke was funny.

John had told the joke five times and it was still not funny.

sense of

he dangled his finger in front of the baby. Baby Thor grabbed the finger and held onto it. Slowly and gently, Roland tried to dislodge the hold of

strength." Roland said. There was a break

have been one of great strength too. She blew in the air and

baby back to her mother and asked for everyone to give them some privacy. As they were leaving, three maids led by Lanai entered the room and

that the food was within Sigrid’s reach. Roland sent them all out then. Using magic, he lifted the bowl of winter

raised a spoon he blew on it first before bringing it to Sigrid’s lips.

love, you look you have not slept all

"I am sorry, I should not have told my grandmother about the pregnancy. You were right, maybe your jinx theory is

the winter melon soup from his hands and returned it to the table. Then, she climbed on top of him and gave him a hug. There were no words she could use to comfort

until she opened her eyes. His love was really enduring. No wonder he had given everything for Emmah in the novel, including his life. His love was silent but unwavering

so scared." He

hands on her back were trembling as he held her tightly. The weight of what they had almost

but him as well--our baby. You were not breathing Sig--" He swallowed hard, the words fighting against the lump lodged in his throat. "It

She didn’t respond.

words again. I

would react if the baby was lost. He had been sure that she would leave him in one way or another. Maybe physically

down his cheek unnoticed. "I am supposed to be your protector

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