Lily stirred from her slumber, the sound of soft voices reaching her ears. One sounded like Hearth, the other, unmistakably Blitzen. They thought she was asleep, that they were alone.

She carefully unzipped her sleeping bag, making sure not to make a sound. Magnus, with his light snoring, remained oblivious to the soft evening whispers.

Stealthily, Lily tiptoed towards the source of the voices. She would just peek over the corner, she assured herself, just to know what they were so secretive about.

As she peered around the corner, she saw Hearth and Blitzen, entwined in a loving manner. Hearth's hand was cradling his unusually round stomach.

She watched as Blitzen's hand gently stroked Hearth's stomach. Lily, feeling something strange in the air, hid as their voices grew louder.

Hearth's hands intertwined with Blitzen's in a tender gesture. "When should we tell them?" Blitzen's voice held a note of uncertainty.

"We can't keep it a secret forever," Hearth replied, his voice a soothing melody. Lily's heart pounded in her chest, her curiosity piqued.

"I like the name Eira if it's a girl," Blitzen said softly, his hand caressing Hearth's belly. An unexpected surge of happiness swept through Lily.

Were they going to have a baby? The thought filled Lily with an overwhelming joy. Magnus would be ecstatic; he loved little ones.

They were still discussing when Hearth's eyes landed on Lily's hiding place. Surprised, he stopped talking. She'd been caught.

For a moment, Hearth stared at her surprised. Then, his expression softened into a smile. "Lily, come join us," he said, patting a spot beside him.

Hesitant, Lily emerged from her hiding spot. She sat down, her heart pounding. "Are you going to have a baby?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Hearth and Blitzen shared a glance. "Yes, Lily," Hearth said gently, "We're going to have a baby." The night suddenly seemed brighter.

Lily's eyes lit up and she squealed in delight, covering her mouth quickly. Blitzen laughed at her reaction, his eyes filled with happiness.

"How about Magnus?" Lily asked, her thoughts going to her sleeping brother figure. "Should we wake him up to tell him?"

"We'll tell him in the morning," Hearth suggested, his hand still resting on his belly. "Let him get his rest."

Lily agreed, her mind racing with possibilities. A baby! They were going to be a family. She beamed at the couple.

She spent a while chatting with Hearth and Blitzen, learning about their hopes and dreams for their child. The future seemed brighter.

As the night deepened, Lily couldn't help but feel the comforting warmth of the secret. She was about to be a big sister.

When she finally returned to her sleeping bag, she found Magnus half-awake. "What happened?" he asked, his voice sleepy.

Lily looked at him, her eyes twinkling with a secret. "Nothing much, Magnus," she said, her voice hushed. "Just a little whisper."

Magnus looked at her curiously but let it pass. He went back to sleep, unaware of the life-changing secret Lily had discovered.

Lily lay awake for a long time, her thoughts filled with Hearth, Blitzen, and their baby. Her heart was brimming with love for her family.

She knew that the following day would bring joy and change. But for the moment, she savored the secret whisper of the night.

Finally, sleep claimed her, carrying her off into dreams filled with laughter, baby coos, and a family who loved each other dearly. It was perfect.