Lucius stared in wonder at the bundle in his arms. He was confused at how something so small, so insignificant in the eyes of the world threatened to steal away his every breath. The creature's sharp cries rang in his ears, but despite the unpleasantness, he wanted nothing more than to remember the sound for the rest of his life.
The birth had gone smoothly for the most part, but it took all of Rena's energy. She was resting in the bed after exerting everything she had to bring this small thing into the world. Lucius sat at her bedside, refusing to move away until she awoke. The instant she had the strength; he wanted her to hold their daughter.
Adellia approached with a wide smile with Rubellia at her side. Both women looked down at him with fond gazes. Lucius looked to his birth mother and gestured for her to receive the infant. "Your granddaughter. She needs a name." he whispered.
