The Midwife's Wards

Ah. Well, from that perspective, maybe Phoebe was right to apologize. However, seeing as Loren wanted the kids to stay with her, he wasn’t going to give Wessex anything less than a glowing report. ”I will tell the queen that you are an excellent caregiver. I told you I don’t want any harm to come to the boys, or any children.” The midwife probably wouldn’t believe him, but it was the truth. Moreover, in the grand scheme of things, this was a small disturbance. When the Launceleyn’s fought, they tended to literally blow things up. At the healer’s request, he wavered. Standing here was starting to feel a bit silly, but he also didn’t want to impose or ruin the quiet scene before him. So instead, he compromised again. ”I really am fine standing.” However, instead of staying at a parade rest, he leaned against the walls behind him and slipped his hands in his pockets. Hopefully that was better. LOREN Not quite an open book