When Nova opened her eyes, her throat felt dry, and she tried to regain her balance by holding her head.
"Water, Ember water," she said in a shaky voice.
Ember came into the cottage with an unknown man. After giving Nova some water, Ember seemed emotionless to Nova. Nova could feel Ember's anger, so she held the water fearfully.
"Nova, who is your babies' father?" Ember demanded, glaring at Nova.
The words Ember said caused Nova to spat out the water, and her hands trembled as her breath caught at what she was hearing. Even the stranger's presence did not worry her.
Although she had a suspicion, she was reluctant to acknowledge it.
"What do you mean by babies, Ember, and am I pregnant?" Nova asked Ember, her eyes filled with tears.
When Ember revealed that she was pregnant, Nova was astounded.