Chapter 27

• "She will be a lucky girl, that boy was born below his station," my father complimented. "He sure saved your pride with that voice of his." My father stayed with me that night as I listened to Angelica's screams turn to exhausted moans. Alia came out and gave us notice that Pythos said all was normal. I could see the pain in Alia's face and knew she grieved for Angelica. It was almost dawn when I heard a small cry that wrapped my heart. I did not wait for permission, I entered the room.
• "Look what we have done," Angelica said hoarsely. She was horribly pale from her exertions and she looked terribly weak. She held a bundle in her arms and wore a smile that belied her previous efforts. "He is so beautiful. Come and look at our son." I ignored the red towels and moved to the my wife.
• Life changed.