Page 92 of My Eternal Light

Cord raised a brow. “How do you think those would taste with fae cinnamon?”

Meryn’s eyes widened. “That would be amazing.”

“I had two boys for so long, but having a girl brings different kinds of joys,” the queen said and kissed Meryn’s forehead.

Meryn flushed red. “I’m just sharing my favorite breakfast with ya.”

Behind them Portia opened the door. “Your Majesty, you have guests.”

The queen looked around the table, clearly at a loss as to who it could be.

Portia cleared her throat. “Elder Marshall Ironwood and Lady Lily Camden to see the queen.”

“My other Auntie,” Meryn whispered.

Portia stepped to one side and allowed the couple to walk in.

“Meryn! Amelia!” Lily exclaimed, rushing forward, her arms open wide.

“Mother! Auntie!” Both Meryn and Amelia squealed, then ran to meet her halfway.

“Let me look at the both of you,” Lily leaned back and eyed them both. “Both of our girls here, where we couldn’t get to you and both pregnant at that.”

Kincaid realized that it was the first time Amelia hadn’t seen her parents in person since she found out she was with child.

“Marshall! I think Meryn has lost weight,” Lily said, turning the smaller woman about.

Giggling, Meryn turned. “I’m fine.”

Lily then looked over Amelia. “My baby. You’re absolutely glowing.” She went to sniffle, then shook her head. “I have to be strong if I’m going to be a grandmother.” She looked back to Meryn. “We would have been here sooner, but the council was having closed door meetings, so we wanted to keep an eye on things at home for a bit.”

Meryn hugged her aunt. “You’re here now.”

Marshall walked past his mate to bow to the queen. “Thank you for seeing us, despite the lack of notice.”

The queen stood as did Brennus. “Nonsense! You’re family now. Meryn is Eamon’s daughter and of course Amelia is my son’s mate. You will always have access to the palace and to my chambers.”

Thane, Law and Justice greeted Marshall. “Father.”

Marshall gave them all a smile. “You always indulge me. How have you boys been?”

Law put his hand to his forehead. “We have two baby sisters who are with child to look after, we’re exhausted.”

Marshall simply raised an eyebrow. “Still doing the bare minimum then?”

Thane and Justice laughed.

Brennus stepped forward and clasped arms with Marshall. “Hail and welcome.

Marshall clapped Brennus’ other shoulder with his hand. “Has Amelia been behaving?” he asked, releasing the warrior’s greeting.

“Of course.”

There was a moment of quiet.

“I notice you didn’t ask if I had been good Uncle Marshall,” Meryn called out.

“I know better. I’m mated to your aunt, whom you very much take after.”