Seeing that her attempt to provoke Ellora had failed, Gwen swiftly devised a new strategy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," she said sweetly, stroking her flat belly. "You know, the king told me... if it's a girl, he will bring her the stars. And if it's a boy..."...er voice took on a sly edge..."he will bring him the world."
The implication was clear. Gwen was hinting at carrying the heir, a direct threat to Ellora's position.
She wasn't done yet. Watching Ellora prepare to leave, Gwen pressed on.
"Your Highness, I truly wanted to share this joyful news with you all, as we are in the same status, after all… But I wanted His Majesty to know first. And since he will be with me again tonight, I suppose I'll have to wait until then to reveal it."
She let the words linger, watching for a reaction.
But it still wasn't enough. She wanted to twist the knife deeper.
