ตอน 147: I'm Sorry

The twins stared at the awakened Queen with utter disbelief. Their eyes grew wider when they realized she must've borrowed the power of her child. 

But how was that possible? The Queen was, at most, three weeks pregnant.  How could she already borrow the powers of her child? It was very rare for humans to briefly carry the strength of their vampire child, but it often occurred when the child was a bit more developed.

"Adeline," Elias breathed out. Instantly, he rushed to her, enveloping her in a tight hug. He buried his face within the crook of her neck and even lowered himself onto his knees to be at eye-length of her. He breathed in her scent, sweet and floral, comprised of everything good in the world.

Adeline's hands laid limp by her side. She stared into the distance, a blank expression on her face. Her bloodied lips trembled, for she knew what he tried to do.