She pursed her lips in annoyance. Why did she have to say it? She was sure he knew just what she meant but he still wasn't going to spare her the distasteful task. "You might have a legitimate heir after all, or not. I'm suggesting you hedge your bets, I won't take responsibility for your disappointment." The last time she'd taken for granted that being young and healthy she'd produce something equally healthy but that hadn't gone well at all and this was now uncharted territory.
