The free woman enters labor

A few months pass by unbelievably quietly.

It was like the harem had entered a dormant state where no drama happens. Up until tonight.

Astrid had barely fallen asleep after tossing and turning for hours. This baby better be coming soon. A while ago everyone was scared that it was too early and now it's two weeks pass the due date and he is still sitting comfortably, while her insides are all pushed into a corner.

"My child is giving his mother a hard time?" Loras ask as soon as he sees her appear in the world between their souls.

"Everyone assumes this child will be a boy. What shall we do if it's a little girl? I, for one, will be much happier. Showing that weird wizard wrong."

"He's an astrologist, Astrid."

"He's a scam. After all, he has half-half chances of guessing and he gets a ton of money either way."

It's been months and she still can't forget that old frog.

"If it will make you feel any better, for our next children, we will not ask him the gender. It will be a surprise." L