Raphael was laughing at Mal’s reaction to Belle’s news that a baby was on the way. He had seen husbands react just like that many times throughout the history of mankind, and he still found it amusing. He could guess at the child’s future, but of course he didn’t know. Only God knew the child’s future. He wondered how Mal’s family would take the news? He supposed they would respond critically instead of joyfully. Zisa and Cabiri would do their best to make certain they did not appreciate the blessing that a new baby brings. Raphael would do his best to guard Mal’s young family from harm.
Raphael sighed. He knew the dragon and his followers were vigilant in looking for an opportunity to hurt and spoil all good things. He prayed, “Thank you God for my charges. By Your might strengthen me to do Your will.”