“Does Fabian know?”
“Nope.”
“For real?”
“For reals.”
I was kind of surprised that he hadn’t told Fabian. There was power in knowing a fae’s true name. I nibbled on my lip and then it sort of just spilled out of me. Two simple words that were incredibly life-altering. “I’m pregnant.”
Tink blinked slowly. “With a baby?”
“What other thing would I be pregnant with?” I asked.
He gave a little shake of his head, and then a wide, beautiful smile broke out across his face, briefly stunning me. “Doesthat mean I get to be a godfather? I’ve always wanted to be a godfather. I can babysit. There are so many things I can show this child. I can make his or her toys come to life. Did you know that? I can teach them the wonders ofHarry PotterandTwilight. Oh! AndGame of Thrones. Well, that will probably have to come later. But think of all—” He came to a grinding halt while I gaped at him.
Tink drew back from me and then stood, lifting his hands. “I’m about to ask a potentially obvious question here. Bear with me while I collect myself.”
“Yes, it’s Caden’s child,” I stated dryly.
“You didn’t bear with me!”
“Tink.”
He clasped his hands together under his chin. “You are having his child?”
I nodded.
“You are carrying a baby inside you right now that has your and his DNA?”
“Yes.”
Tink bent at the waist so we were at eye level with each other. “You are impregnated by him?”
“Yes. Yes, Tink. I’m pregnant. He’s the father. Caden’s the dad,” I told him, exasperated. “The King is the father.”
“Holy shit.”
I snapped my mouth shut.
Tink blinked.
My heart stopped as my belly rolled all the way to the tips of my toes.
Neither of us had said that.
Tink straightened.
I looked over his shoulder.
And I saw not one, not two, butthreefae staring at us in utter shock.
Chapter 51
It was the fair-haired Kalen who’d spoken. He looked as shocked as I felt. Standing beside him, Faye looked as if a slight breeze might knock her flat on her back. And of all people to be here, Tanner was with them.
He looked like he was seconds away from vomiting.
The five of us just stared at one another in silence while my heart pounded against my ribs. I thought I might hurl. Tanner and I could go puke together.
