Briar looked up when Bronya poked her head into the room. “Hadlee and I are going to make cakes. We need more ingredients. Liev will be home in about an hour or so. Are you okay on your own until we get back or should we wait?” She looked up from her computer screen and grinned, “no you can go ahead. I’m almost done with my mixing. Dante and Marie called a couple of minutes ago and said they wanted to pop by. They’ll sit with me. Can you let the guards know to let them in?” “Of course,” Bronya walked to her and kissed her head. “How are you feeling?” “Scared. I haven’t seen any more blood this morning but it’s lingering there at the back of my mind.” “Please rest and stay in bed, okay? My heart feels this is good. You and this child are going to be fine.” “You’re the doctor,” she gave