The flush on Rona's cheeks was so becoming that Bourne just wanted to kiss her again, but he was conscious that their children were in the room. "By the Creator," he swore softly. "I thought I knew what beauty was. But then I met you, and any previous notions went out the window."
And that was about enough mushiness for one day! He caught Hera up in his arms and smooched her cheek ostentatiously, letting her go only to do the same to SigrĂșn.
"A little brother?" he playfully roared. "Cedrych, my son, you know we will take whatever blessings the Creator gives us - and we will be happy for them. Look how blessed we already are, with such a handsome son and two beautiful daughters. Even if the Creator decides there are no more children in store for us, surely we have lived a charmed life."
To Rona, he was matter of fact. "I understand, and I would not ask of you anything you were uncomfortable giving," he murmured. "But plan for me tomorrow, because the sight of you, cheeks flushed so beautifully, stirs something inside me. Tomorrow night, we will be as one."