In a conference room among elite leaders, I swallow a nervous lump in my throat. We had discussed a rival corps' strength, including their recent addition of hybrids. A once-in-a-lifetime type of luck

Now, I wonder how I look with this soft bundle in my arms. Our first encounter was in the woods. Random, right? I was at a loss for words, but the little thing refused to leave. The room falls silent. I feel a small kick and look down

“Hush, little one…I already gave you a snack”