Sigyn of Midguard.

Chapter Twenty One -Three months

Warning this chapter has some sensitive content, viewers discretion is advised. 

The air was crisp and cool.

I was nauseous.

I distinctly remember Verdandi arriving about three minutes before I lost my lunch. She held my hair back as my stomach heaved.

"Where is your husband?" she asked gently as we sat inside by the warm fire. 

"Tending the sheep." I groaned between sips of ginger tea.

"I have news for the both of you...but I believe you just found out." She smiled.

"Found out what?"

Her smile turned into a knowing smirk. "When was the last time you bled?"

I dropped the ceramic mug onto our earth-packed floor.

"It can't be!"

Verdandi raised an eyebrow, crossing one leg over the other.

I blushed as I remembered Theoric's recent tenderness. "I mean of course it can, but still what a surprise!" I smiled, shyly.  

Verdandi's face fell.

"What is it?" I asked, worriedly. 

"Has Theoric told you anything lately?"

"No... why has he told you something?"

She clicked her tounge "It's something you should hear from him... but you will find out today... I've seen it..."

"Verdandi you're frightening me." I frowned. 

"I'm sorry child, that's all I can tell you."

She looked expectantly at the door.

Theoric walked in but moments later.

"I'll leave you two to talk...Sigyn some fresh air would do you good. Oh and be sure to wear your amulet today..." She breezed out of the longhouse without another word, walking quickly in the direction of her cabin.

"What did she say?" Theoric asked suspiciously. 

"That you have something to tell me..." I replied, putting on my amulet obediently. 

Theoric blanched.

"But you aren't the only one... I have news too."

He extended his hand to me and led me outside towards the bubbling brook.

"You go first..."

I stopped and turned to him holding both of his hands in mine.

"Do you remember that night after () our invitation at Kadir and Tabitha's house?

"How could I forget~"

I took in a deep breath. "Theoric... I'm pregnant."

His eyes widened and he stepped backwards, out of the reach of my hands. My smile faltered.

"This is good!" I exclaimed.
"I don't know how to be a father!!" Theoric panicked.

"Nobody does, darling we can do this together..." I spoke calmingly.

He took a few breaths and ran his hands through his hair.

"Sigyn... There's something I have to tell you."

I nodded, walking forward to gently hold his hands again.

"I'm not who you think I am..."

"What do you-"