rockabye baby

Lucretia left Belle in high spirits. She slept well, and very early on treasured her sister’s tonics. Two days later and Luce returned with what she really looked forward to. Of course she could only use them sparingly, and such a big supply would last her through the pregnancy. Deathbelle emerged from the curtained hole in the wall at Luce’s sweet words. They sent a thrill of excitement down her spine. Yes, little princes and princesses. She already wondered how many might be there. With how much she felt like she’d grown there were more than a couple.

”Hello, Luce.” She said warmly, but wasn’t able to muster up the energy her younger sister possessed. She was feeling a bit more lousy today. She was starting to really feel the growing and changing her sister spoke of those days before. ”I see you’ve brought me gifts.” She went on, already smelling whiffs of fruit and honey.