Kyera laid back on the couch, ignoring the fire going back and forth between them about the queen and her daughter in law . Somethings that Feya had said stuck in her mind, mixed with her scent, Kyera looked at Clovis .
He was focused on his grandmother and the tiger he didn't recognize on the floor . Clovis had no idea his wife was slowly piecing together his past, and the truth about little Raina . If he did, he would be sweating bullets, but she chose to stay silent . A person's natural musk was something that often blended with their child, and the spices in Raina were the same as that woman . There was no mistake .
This thought was punctuated by another pain in her stomach, but since she was distracted she didn't manage to stop herself from gasping . Kyera was noticing that her tension seemed to be a large part of the unrest .
Advertisement"You two move, give her some space so I can work . " A woman demanded, despite the fact she was talking to the Reigning Empress and the Fourth Price . Clovis moved without question, and took Empress Vivian's arm, moving her as well . Kan looked up at her and tilted his head, Cora looked at him and raised a brow .
"Okay I will check on the baby but, Ky I missed something big so it seems . " Cora looked at Kyera with an eyebrow raised . She was the same simple serpent she had always been . Unencumbered by the required respects of a royal . She simply didn't care .
"I will explain . " Kyera reassured her as Cora began gently pressing and moving her hands over the baby . Silence had become heavy, and tangible, as if everyone was pressing their auras into a sheet of noiseless tension . Everyone except for Kyera could feel it . The clear aura wall was like a protective shield curving around her, blocking the negativity without much effort . Kan's tail twitched lazily .
"The baby is fine . " With those words the tension seemed to break and disperse but the wall was firmly in place . "Kyera's stress and tension put a little discomfort on the baby making it move more and flip her stomach . Your womb is strong Kyera, but your aura is still wounded . Please try to channel your emotions . "
"I would feel better if she got looked over by the Royal physician as well . " Empress Vivian suggested and Cora looked at her . There was a spark in the younger women's eyes .
"That's fine, but he doesn't lay a finger on her without me here . " Cora replied, her voice even and calm… or at least as calm a firey temper could be .
"I assure you, our physicians are good with this sort of medicine . They are also secretive about their methods . " The Empress Vivian tried to explain . Cora laughed .
"No offense, Empress but a healer afraid to show another their process is a healer whose hiding dirty deeds . " Cora snorted, knowing how things worked in her world . The Empress's expression spoke clearly that she took offense .
"I must agree with Cora, I will not have this baby become a casualty of your bloody harem war . " Lalia replied, backing the serpent with a rather pretty smile . Empress Vivian's eyes widened as Clovis and Alexi stared at this brazen young Cobra . Kyera sighed and grabbed Cora's hand .
"Cora…" Kyera whispered the word a soft reminder . She didn't want to cause trouble for Lalia as well . The girl looked back at her and sighed bowing her head slightly, though it took a lot of effort .
"I am sorry, Empress Vivian . I am simply protective of my charge . I should not have spoken to you like that . " Cora spoke carefully, but did not apologize for the words themselves . She knew her tone had been sharp, but the words were unyielding .
"It is quite alright . I was just a bit surprised . Having people speak frankly is a breath of fresh air to be honest . Your passion for your job is clear . I will leave my Great grandchild and the mother in your care . " Empress Vivian replied soothingly . There was a sense of respect in her voice, mixed with the exhaustion of the past few months .
"Empress, may I ask why you have graced us with your presence?" Alexi asked trying to guide the conversation away from the current tension .
"I heard Clovis and Kyera had returned but been turned away at the gate . I came to apologize for the insolence of the guard and Welcome you home . " Empress Vivian replied offering a warm smile to both Clovis and Kyera . "Both Fourth Prince and our Fourth Princesses . "
"We are honored to be welcome . " Clovis replied formally and Kyera smiled sitting up a bit . The child seemed to have settled down a bit .
Chapter end
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