Selene: The Pup's Arrival

"Selene, you're almost fully dilated. I'm going to need you to push when I tell you too, alright?" The healer's warm face glances over the hybrid's hips. "Apologies for not introducing myself. I'm Nadia- the healer at the Thorne Castle." Another contraction rips through Selene. "Breath, sweetie." Nadia motions one of her assistants to hold her hand. " Remember, slow deep breaths - in and out."

"NO!" Selene screams. "My mates and the father aren't here. I can't..." She huffs and sobs from the immense pain. "Selene..?" Nadia's motherly voice calls. "..It's alright. Lord Jones is trying to find them, remember? But we can't wait. The pup has been exposed to a great amount of magic. She wants out, so push." Tears run down Selene's cheeks as another contraction shoots through her. "How far apart was that?" Nadia asks one of the vampires.

The vampiress says something to Nadia, but Selene is too focused on the pain. Nadia motions everyone in place for the delivery. A cold h