Kaia, despite her best efforts to remain focused, felt a growing pressure in her bladder. The pregnancy had brought many new challenges, and this was one of them. She couldn’t hold it any longer. She mind-linked Markus, letting him know she needed to head to the restroom. “I’m sorry, Markus, but I need to go. I’ll be quick.” Markus, ever the protective mate, immediately signalled two guards to accompany her. “Stay close, and be careful,” he reminded her. Kaia made her way to the restroom, feeling immense relief as she finally answered nature’s call. She chuckled softly, rubbing her belly as she spoke to her unborn child. “You little troublemaker, you really like pressing on mommy’s bladder, don’t you?” She finished up and was about to leave the restroom when she heard a muffled sound,

