#Chapter 70: Amy

Charles Asher walked me down the hall to Amy's room. The guard knocked and opened the door. Though plain, her room was markedly different from the one where I had just spoken with Devin. There was a warmth to it, a subtle comfort that came from the softly crackling fire in the hearth and the contented expression on Amy's face. She sat in a well-worn chair, her hand resting gently on her swollen belly. As I entered, Amy's eyes met mine, and she tried to stand and bow. I reached her and placed a hand on her shoulder, keeping her in her seat. "Sit. This is a family visit." "A-As you wish, Your Majesty." I sat on the low cushion beside her and the fire. "It's good to see you in good health," I said. "You're positively radiant, Amy." "Thank you, Your Majesty," she smiled sweetly and rubbed her stomach. "I've been told that I'm having twins." "Congratulations," I said, grinning. "You'll have your hands full when they get older if they're anything like their father." S