Chapter 31
Mara's POV
I was still feeling that strange mixture of giddiness and warmth when I nearly bumped into Lila on my way out of the hallway. She was approaching from the other direction, her ponytail bouncing as always.
"Mara! There you are," she said in a bit of excitement. Then her eyes narrowed curiously as she glanced at my stomach. "You okay?"
"Well, yes I am," I replied, looking away from her eyes and forcing a small laugh as I tried to brush past her. "Just a little dizzy from the work and all. Nothing much." Then I stopped and turned to face her. "What are you up to?"
Her eyes studied my face for a while, and I feared she'd read the excitement I tried to hide across my skin.
"Hmm. If you say so," she said briskly, glancing at her wristwatch. "But come with me. Some
