The startled look and the telling glance down to her abdomen told Cade all he needed to know. "Pregnant, then," he said with a slight nod more to himself than to her. "Congratulations, Aveline. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. I wouldn't do that to a former housemate." He paused. "At least not to one who was decent. And pardon my manners," Cade added belatedly. "Warrington." he raised his half empty glass to her as if in salute.