As she smoothed the ringlets of her hair into glamorous waves, she adjusted her floor length red velvet gown. Underneath, she fastened both her own wand and the Abraxas wand in holsters on her legs. The wands were barely visible despite the high cut slit. The material was thin; it was strapless and clung to the curves of her body in a flattering way. For the first time, perhaps because the dress highlighted her petite bone structure, she noticed the slight protrusion of her abdomen. Her hands drifted across her middle; part of her still couldn't believe she was pregnant. Yet, the very thought of it made her heart jolt. Just a few short months ago, everything in her life had seemed so bleak. It was strange the way this new life inside her had given her a new lease on life.