924 Birthdays (Part 2)

"Experience." Faluel said with a sigh, wrapping the babies in warm cloths before handing them to Rena. "You seem to be an interesting young lady, dear Lith's sister. I hope we'll meet again in warmer circumstances. Bye!"

Faluel disappeared so fast that Tista could only choke on all her questions while Rena found herself thanking empty air. She felt chipper and energetic as if instead of giving birth to triplets she had just returned from a day in a spa.

"Lith, how do you think I should call them?" Rena asked.

"Why do you ask me instead of Senton?"

"Well, because I got four Healers to thank for this miracle but only three babies. Someone has to be left out this time." Rena replied.

"Only three? This time?" Lith didn't know whether to be more horrified at his sister belittling the workload the little monsters in her arms demanded from the whole family or the idea she might get pregnant again.