When she left, Allison looked to her two friends. "Guys, she doesn't understand. Give her a break. I'll talk to her."
"The question is," Sebastian said, "do you understand?"
Allison frowned. "What do you mean?"
"This baby will shift the dynamic of the pack." At her confused look, he struggled to explain. "It's not common for a king to have a legitimate heir that survives. Many kings don't stay true to their vows, so they have several children. Often, any legitimate heir would be killed out of jealousy by its siblings. You and Deucalion honor your vows. They mean something to you. If you are carrying Deucalion's baby, then all reverence will shift to you. You'll be a freakin' goddess, especially when you make it through the birth. This puts you way above being just a human. Any human wom
