Hayden stood by the carriages in the palace courtyard, waiting for Dahlia to join him. It was time that she was moved to safety. He knew that the Darkspawn were heading to Denerim and he didn't want Dahlia there when they arrived. He could only hope the journey to Dragon's Peak wasn't too tough on her. She was close to her due date, pains had started the week they reclaimed the throne and he knew that he wouldn't be there for her.
Dahlia eventually made it outside with the help of her mother. She moved slowly over to him, giving him the bright smile that set about a glow inside his body, but he could see the sadness behind her eyes, their imminent separation had her scared, scared that he wouldn't return to her. She wrapped her arms around him, he pulled her closed, stroking her hair, "Pl
