Genevera leaned against Castiel as he helped her to the bedroom and by the time they made it to the bed, she had broken out into a cold sweat. Her breaths were short and labored and her features, though stricken with worry, were exhausted. "I am breathing... but it hurts," Genevera whimpered, looking scared as Cass propped her up on pillows. Azlina seemed to notice something was amiss and crept into the bedroom, worry on her face.
"Are you okay mommy?" She asked, wrapping her arms around herself. Genevera took in a deep breath and hid her fears, nodding her head. "It's okay Azzy... your siblings are coming today," she said, trying to smile as she felt the contractions each minute. Azlina seemed excited and went to Cass's side, asking if she could help. In his frantic state, Cass had pulled the chain off the wall and Genevera moaned, hoping his parents would have heard them.
She was trying to think what his parents had told them but all she could think of was the pain and trying to focus on breathing. "T...towels. lots... of them. Water," she agreed, closing her eyes and tilting her head up. Not a moment later she heard a knock on the bedroom door, Lilyana's voice and relief washed over her face when she saw the woman.
"Mom..." was all Genevera could say, tears welling up in her eyes as her defenses fell. "Cass... ring for Ana. See if she can take Azzy until her siblings come... it's going to be hard for all of us," Genevera said, knowing she would likely cry and scream.. but those were the least of her worries. The look in her eyes spoke all of her fears and Lillyana was there, holding her hand and pushing the hair out of her face.
Not long after Ana came and got Azzy, the doctor was there with two nurses and the cribs had been brought in. Everyone was ready, for this had been the first royal birth since Lemni... all those years ago. By now, all Genevera could do was breathe and push. Mathias was waiting anxiously outside as was Kekeani. Cass was there, as well as her mother... but she couldn't focus on a thing anyone was saying... she just wanted it to be over.
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