Chapter 61 Birth In The Dark

• “She can’t give birth here,” Kaden said, his voice raw. “Not in this filth.”
• “She doesn’t have a choice.” Mother Elara was already pulling supplies from the pouch at her waist. Herbs, strips of cloth, a small knife. “The magic’s forcing the baby to come early. If we try to move her now, she’ll bleed out before we reach the surface.”
• Alina screamed again, her back arching. Vera held her shoulders, trying to keep her still. The water around them was turning pink, mixing with blood that was seeping through Alina’s dress.