109 The God of Calamity’s Wife

Hel wrapped her arms around Saoirse, her cold yet comforting touch like the quiet embrace of the void. "I'm so proud of both of you. I promise your baby will be safe… however many there are. I will personally see to it."

Saoirse barely managed a nod. A pained breath escaped her lips as her body instinctively bore down, soaking the towels with more blood. Sirius didn't feel it this time which left him feeling guilty for the relief he had been granted. He held her hand as she squeezed it with all her might.

"Aaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!" She let out a cry of pain.

Then she sank back into the pillows behind her, her body giving in to exhaustion. Hel wiped the sweat from her forehead once again consolingly. Then, her eyes fluttered shut. She let out a heavy breath as if it was her last and she didn't move again.

"Saoirse?…" Sirius's voice wavered. His fingers brushed against her face, searching for any sign of response….."Saoirse!!!!?"