Uriel spoke. "He mobilized half the palace staff the moment you went into labor."
Magus shot him a look. "Your Majesty did not need to share that."
Lin Yue laughed. "Thank you, Magus. Really."
"You are welcome, Madam."
When they finished, Magus stepped back and addressed the group. "We will take our leave now. Please rest. If you need anything, the guards outside have direct access to all of us."
Lin Yue nodded. "Thank you all again."
The men bowed once more and began filing out. Kyle lingered near the bassinet for one last look at Auriel.
"Kyle," Magus said, his voice carrying that warning tone again.
"Coming, coming." Kyle backed toward the door, still looking at the baby. "Bye, little guy."
He disappeared through the door. Magus followed, closing it behind him with a soft click.
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The room fell quiet again.
Lin Yue looked at the mountain of gifts, then at Uriel. "Magus bought a stroller. And a walker. And a bathtub."
"He is efficient."
