Well, soon came sooner than expected.
The night was young, but not the pain Elias was experiencing. Kael, who had been spending less time with Elias over the months in favor of regaining his people's trust, did not notice. Kelly came in during the depths of the night and helped Elias, but the pain was increasing by the minute.
"He is in labor," Lia said, and Kelly outright panicked.
"No... not now. What do we do?" She ran to the door, then back, her hands sweating as she paced around.
Elias held in a laugh as his waist ached.
Lia was the first to step forward and take over everything since Kelly was panicking. She stepped out and watched the door.
"We can't get the midwife—Kael will know," Kelly said, and Elias nodded. He leaned forward and took Kelly's hand.
"I think we can hold on a little longer... just help me get out."
Kelly was not comfortable with this arrangement, but at the moment, it was the best.
