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With everyone setting out for wherever they were headed, they were finally alone except for Vivian’s security just outside her room, and inside the reception area of the medical suite, plus Ba Re’ and Li'Don outside the front doors of medical, and Au'revele.

Vivian yawned repeatedly as she fidgeted in her bed, causing Quin to hand Alexandrus to Au'revele. As soon as he was sure Au'revele had him securely in her arms, he turned back to Vivi and helped her get rearranged and more comfortable. “There, is that better?” he asked.

“Yes, almost.” She said, looking around him to Au'revele. “I told them you’d be here so they’d wouldn’t worry about me not having anyone to help me, and they’d leave, but you need to go get some rest, too, Au'revele.”

“Sirena, I’m here to help with your baby. I can’t help if I’m not here.”

“And all we’re going to do right now is rest and take care of him. I’ll need you alert later when we come back to our rooms,” Vivian said.

“Are you sure, Sirena? I have no issue staying.”

“Quin, are you going to work?” Vivian asked.

“I’m not going anywhere,” Quin answered forcefully.

“You see? And I have nurses here if I need one. Take advantage of the opportunity and go get some rest while you can. Come back later this evening, or better yet, in the morning. But get yourself something to eat and spend time just relaxing, and hopefully sleeping. You’ve been here with me since we arrived and you’re about to be very, very busy.”

“I hate to leave you,” Au'revele said.

“Bye. Go to sleep,” Vivian said grinning at her.

“If you’re sure, Sirena.”

“I’m sure.”

“Very well. I’ll be back in the morning,” Au'revele said. “But if you need me sooner, send someone to get me. I’ll be here in a flash.”

“And you rest, too. I know you, and you’re going to try to do everything yourself when you get home.”

“Not everything. Just a lot of it,” Vivian said, smiling. “But I promise, you’ll be involved probably more than we both realize until I’m no longer feeling so drained.”

“You just gave birth, Sirena. I mean, Vivian. It is to be expected.”

Vivian yawned again.

“I’ll see you in the morning if you don’t call for me before that,” Au'revele said, giving Vivian a little wave as she left the room.

Vivian waited just a few minutes, then called for Zahn.

“I need you, Zahn!”

Quin looked questioningly at Vivian.

She winked at him.

“Yes, Sirena,” Zahn said, stepping inside her room.

“I’ve sent Au'revele home to rest, with instructions that she is to eat first. Please make sure that she gets there safely.”

“Yes, Sirena,” Zahn said, hurriedly leaving the room to catch up with Au'revele.

“Still trying to get them together?”

“I need Au'revele safe. She’s my nanny.”

“True, but there are other warriors out there. Zahn is somewhat defiant when it comes to her. What will happen if another shows interest and he is protecting her? I don’t even think he knows what he wants.”

Vivian shrugged. “Zahn will not be able to function properly until he actually claims her. He needs to at least be near her until then. Once he claims her he won’t be so worried about her coming into contact with other warriors. Of course, her safety will still be his priority, but he won’t be so worried about someone else claiming her if he already has. Perhaps it will move things along if he happens to see others are taking notice of her.”

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