Jaikishen and Tejaswini's paths crossed again after about a month. When the king visited Rani Tejaswini's chamber. He had accompanied the king along with other soldiers. The queen's belly had bulged out unnoticeably. Jai couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. He had done this, he had put a child in her belly.

They exchanged a look, and he knew that she missed him just as much as he missed her. He wanted to take her in his arms, to feel her body against his once again. But he knew he couldn't, not with the king watching. Not with many other soldiers, warriors, ministers, maids all surrounding them.