Prince Jasper had been unaware of where pregnant concubines were kept. After all, his own concubines had never borne him a child before the coup, and after he turned six, he was no longer allowed to visit his father's harem to talk to the many concubines there.
Now, however, Janessa knew. She lounged on her luxurious bed, moaning with pleasure as Antyny gently, passionately thrust into her. It was a delight, having sex without people able to overhear. Pregnant concubines were taken to privateb rooms far from the harem, with the utmost secrecy as to where exactly in the Palace they were. This was to protect them from those who wished to harm or kill future heirs. And even though the witch midwife found Janessa to be pregnant with a girl, Antyny still extended this concern to her.
"After all," he had told her, "it is common for women to inherit in witch families such as mine. My older sister got the estate when our parents passed. I may decide to name our daughter my heir. As long as she is powerful in magic like me and beautiful like you."
Janessa cried out, delighted, as she orgasmed. Antyny came as well, shooting his seed into her. He collapsed on top of her, exhausted. Janessa stroked his hair.
"My love, you push yourself too hard," she cooed. "I am happy you continue to visit me for pleasure, but I hate to see you so weary." Antyny kissed her neck.
"You are my only trip for pleasure, beauty. My council wishes for me to impregnate all your harem sisters, to provide as many heirs as possible. With them, it has become a chore. With you, it is a gift." He stroked Janessa's bulging belly. A few months had passed since the discovery, placing Janessa firmly in her third trimester. "Alas, my council seems unlikely to allow our daughter to be heir." Janessa's heart sank. She had failed the ultimate task of a concubine. She wasn't giving her King an heir.
"Oh," she said softly.
"Do not be sad, my beauty. Once our daughter is born, I shall make you heavy with my son." Antyny removed himself from Janessa. He got dressed. Once he was decent, he kissed Janessa. "But until then, I must focus on your harem sisters and my duty as King. I will be unable to visit you."
"What?!" Janessa cried out in horror.
"Should you need pleasure, your guards have been given permission to assist you." Antyny stroked Janessa's face. "Goodbye, my beauty. I shall see you when you have given birth."
Antyny left. Janessa burst into tears, sobbing desperately. She didn't know how she was going to survive the rest of her pregnancy without her lover! She curled up on the bed and slowly cried herself to sleep.