- Have you heard the rumours? - Jessica asked. Getting the conversation in the direction she wanted. - Paul needs an heir. "Why is she telling me that?" Irulan still didn't understand what the woman could want from her. She had a passing idea, but it couldn't possibly be that. - Chani is pregnant. - Don't play dumb with me! - Jessica demanded, frustration building on her. - The Corrino and Atreides lines must be united. Jessica watched, with alarm, all colour fade from Irulan's face. After several beats of tense silence, Irulan slowly turned to the door. - I am sure there is a Bene Gesserit with the Corrino blood. And his Grace won't refuse another concubine. - She stated. Her back to Jessica. - He will... - Jessica began to say, but Irulan interrupted her. - If you are implying that I should be the breeding mare... - She snapped. Glaring so fiercely that Jessica took a step back. - Let me make myself clear. I. Am. Not. Interested. Not now. Not ever. I hope that the next time you call me it will be to discuss State matters. The guards were almost hitten with the doors when Irulan left. She was livid.