ARIANNE POV
I got down from Tuck while holding the baby, Raven close to me. I alllwed the stable hand to lead Tuck back to the stable. I made my way back to the castle, It was amazing how he slept the whole ride, but then, it was probably best because he shouldn't witness what was about to happen. As I approached the castle hallway, the weight of the child in my arms felt heavier, the weight of the tiny bundle was a comfort and a burden all at once.
Aurora and Yasmin, along with the children, were waiting for us in the grand hall, their faces a mix of anticipation and concern. Dahlia stood nearby, her presence adding an air of mystery to the already charged atmosphere.
Well shit, things are about to get complicated! I thought to myself, steeling my resolve as I entered the hall. The silence that greeted us was deafening, each person's gaze weighing heavily on me as if they knew the truth that I carried in my arms.