Book 2: The Lost QueenAdriana's Point of ViewMy body was no longer mine. It belonged to the pain, to the pressure, to the relentless tide pulling me under.The sterile scent of antiseptic clung to the air, mixing with the sharp tang of sweat and the coppery edge of blood. Machines beeped steadily, indifferent to my agony."Argh!"Another cry ripped from my throat as another contraction tore through me, hot and jagged like lightning down my spine. My fingers crushed Daemon's hand, knuckles white, as I fought to breathe.Daemon's eyes were wide with helpless worry, but he leaned close, whispering my name like a prayer. His breath came in quick, shallow huffs beside my ear, anchoring me."Not long now, Luna," the midwife replied. "You're doing amazing. Soon, you'll be fully dilated and able to push. At the moment, keep breathing as I showed you."Amazing? I felt like I was being ripped apart. The pain was too much for me to fully understand everything she said, and it seemed like Daemon
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