Exton

Raina watches as all the color drains from Eriks face at Rowans serious tone. He looks from Raina to Tannr and down at the baby.

Tannr and Tori exchange a glance and Tannr reaches for the bundle in Eriks arms. “Here, let me take him. I can hold him while you talk to Rowan...”

Erik stands and carefully places his son in Tannrs arms. He turns and moves woodenly to where Rowan is standing, near the window, separate from the group.

Raina follows, intending to give whatever support her brother needs.

Rowan is across the room, leaning against a window sill, head bowed, asking the goddess for strength and for the right words... She looks up when Erik is standing in front of her and she reaches out and gives his arm a squeeze.

“I know this has been an emotional day. Your son is beautiful and healthy. A couple weeks early but I dont anticipate any problems.”

Erik nods. “And Star? How is she? Can I see her now?”

“In a few minutes. Silk is helping the sylphs get her settled in a room. She will need to stay here for... for awhile. She needs to be monitored carefully."

Rowan pauses, trying to find the words to explain to Erik all that he needs to know. She takes a deep breath “I am very concerned about Star. She has lost a tremendous amount of blood. There was some damage internally and I had to do a hysterectomy, there was no other option. There was damage I think from the first attack... She will not be able to have any more children.”

Erik looks stricken. “But she loves children...”

“I know she does.” Rowan replies. "I dont know how she managed to carry this one as long as she did. But that doesnt mean that you cant or wont have any more children in your lives. Look at Mera. But thats something we can discuss later... if Star recovers.”

Rowan waits only a few seconds before continuing. “I have fluids started but I know nothing about blood transfusions for her since she is part Fae. If any of you know of someone that would know, we need that information quickly. She has not regained consciousness and I dont know when she will. I am sorry to have to tell you this but her situation is very grave.”

It takes a moment for all the information to sink in, and Erik looks to his sister and the shocked look on her face, then back to Rowan... ”If she recovers... IF...??”

At this point Keon approaches. “I have someone here who can help. Wish has some way of replicating the blood needed...”

Wish nods slowly, “I can help milady..”

“At this point, I am willing to try anything. What do you need, Wish, in order to do this?” Rowan asks.

“A bit of the Stars blood, and blood from a human and a Fae, since that is what she is...”

“I can get you a sample of Stars.... Are you talking about donors? A human donor and a Fae donor?”

Wish nods solemnly.

“Take mine.” Laila wipes her eyes as she moves from the fireplace to the group at the window. “I am human and I want to help my friend.”

Wish nods and whispers to Keon, “Need Fae. Not you. Your blood is changed...”

Keon looks to Raina. “Can you call K'thyri?”