As Nyx’s eyes widen in panic, I feel a rush of adrenaline surge through me. “Okay, stay calm,” I urge her, trying to keep my voice steady despite the chaos erupting in my mind. “We need to get you to the infirmary, fast.”She nods, but I can see the fear etched on her pale face. “Lorenzo, it’s too soon. I don’t think I’m ready for this.”I kneel beside her, taking her hands in mine. “You are strong, Nyx. You’ve carried our child this far, and you can do this. Just breathe.”She takes a deep breath, but I can see the tremors running through her body. “It hurts,” she admits, her voice shaking. “I didn’t expect it to feel like this.”I glance around the gathering, noting the worried faces of our friends and family. “Someone! We need help!” I shout, my voice cutting through the murmurs of the crowd.A moment later, the Head Healer, Josephine rushes over, her eyes wide with concern. “What happened?” she asks, taking in the scene—the gathering crowd, Nyx’s ashen face, the wet fabric of her
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