Rhiannan stirred slowly, sunlight streaming across her skin like a celestial kiss.
Her body felt… different. Heavier. Stronger. Buzzing with something ancient and electric.
She sat up, breath catching as her hand slid over her belly.
What was once a soft swell was now a pronounced, round curve, radiating warmth and magic. Not just a bump. A statement.
Her divine children were growing fast. And so was she.
"Holy shit…" she whispered.
Kaleb bolted upright. "You're awake."
Within seconds, the room exploded into motion, blankets flying, kisses pressed to her face, her belly, her hands. The six men surrounded her like worshipers around a shrine, eyes wide, reverent, glowing.
"You scared the fuck out of us," Liam muttered, brushing her hair back.
"You surged so hard the castle pulsed," Arwen said. "You passed out and the whole courtyard bowed."
"Your magic's different," Azarion whispered, cupping her face. "Deeper. Divine. Raw."
"You're glowing," Elisha murmured, kneeling at her belly. "And they are too."
Rhiannan blinked, suddenly aware of the massive buzz vibrating through the walls.
Sasha's voice piped in through the comm rune on the dresser.
"FYI, Faenet is on fucking fire. You're trending across seven kingdoms. Top hashtags are #GoddessDown, #BumpWatch, #IsSheOkay and, weirdly, #DaddySable."
Sable just growled and turned a shade redder than his demon skin tone allowed.
"I should go live," Rhiannan said softly, sliding out of bed as her men helped her dress in a gauzy emerald gown. "Let them know we're okay."
Faenet Live Stream: #SheRises
The stream opened with Rhiannan glowing in the castle gardens, golden light behind her and her new, very visible bump cradled in her hands.
"Hi, my loves," she said softly. "We're okay. I'm okay. Just… going through some divine shit. Literally."
Behind her, her men hovered, adjusting her cloak, feeding her bites of enchanted fruit, glaring at the comments like bodyguards ready to punch a troll.
"The babies are growing fast," Rhiannan continued. "And so is my power. We've got a war coming. But you're not alone. I'm still here. We're stronger than ever."
Faenet detonated.
💬"THE BUMP IS BUMPIN'" 💬"Kaleb spoon feeding her is making me feral" 💬"Did Liam just growl at the camera???" 💬"Okay but why do I want all six of them to carry me like that"
She ended the live with a wink and a "We'll keep you posted. Promise."
They were just heading toward the breakfast table when Mo tugged her sleeve and whispered, "Uh, hey, can I… ask you something weird?"
"Babe, I'm literally bonded to a demon with a shape shifting dick. Ask me anything."
He pulled her away from the rune cameras and whispered so only she could hear.
"I've never been with anyone. Like...not even close. And Mela's amazing but I don't wanna… mess it up."
Rhiannan's eyes softened. "You sweet baby bat. You just want to do it right."
"Exactly! But I don't even know where to put stuff."
She guided him to the enchanted library and clapped her hands.
"Library, please provide my sweet anxious fae the introductory to kink positive safe and fun sex books he and his spicy little monkey queen deserve."
Scrolls flew off shelves. A massive tome titled "So You Want to Fuck a Shifter: Gentle Guide Edition" hovered in glowing letters.
"Holy tits," Mo whispered in awe. "This is everything."
He ran off, arms full of books, calling, "THANK YOU GLOWY GLOW MOM! Gotta go learn how to handle titties!!"
By the time they all gathered around the royal breakfast table, eggs and sausages and mana fruit piled high, laughter echoed through the room.
Until Reyna stood.
Everyone quieted.
Her red wolf mate placed a hand on her back in support. Torvax and Nahlia watched her closely. Veydran stood sentry in the shadows as always.
"I had a vision," Reyna said. "Last night. After…"
A flush rose to her cheeks. Rhiannan smirked.
"Anyway. It wasn't good. I saw the Forgotten King breaching hell. Not figuratively, literally. He cracked the gates, summoned things that shouldn't exist. He's building a fucking undead army."
Silence.
Azarion's face hardened.
Kaleb cursed under his breath.
Sable stood without realizing it, fists clenched.
Rhiannan placed a hand on her belly, eyes narrowing.
"Then we need to be ready," she said. "Because if hell's opening… we're kicking the door down first."