The loud baby's cry could be heard from outside. Ariel felt Kaiden's grip tighten subtly across her hand. The servants bowed once they saw the king and Ariel then made way for them.
The door was pushed open, and the baby's cries got louder. Eleanor's eyes sparkled once she saw Kaiden step into the room. "Your majesty," she chimed despite how exhausted she was.
Her smile quickly faded once she saw Ariel tag along from behind. Kaiden noticed these subtle changes but chose to ignore them.
Ariel and Eleanor's gaze meets. She has just given birth, and she looks very exhausted. Her hair was drenched with sweat. Her entire body looked frail even her once glowing hair lost its shimmer
The pregnancy had been taxing on her. "How is he?" Kaiden asked out of reflex, he thought the baby was a boy. The glow in Eleanor's eyes diminished.
"Your majesty, she is perfectly healthy." The midwife approached the king with the newborn cleaned and wrapped in soft clothes.
