Adrien's Vigil

ADRIEN

Elation and fear raced through my veins in equal proportions, making me hot and cold at the same time. Freya looked up at me lovingly, her bright blue eyes showed her ease in the situation and her trust in me. So I let that feeling wash over me and spur me into action.

I sent a telepathic message to the whole of the palace immediately. Yes, that was one of my abilities.

“The Queen is in labor! Prepare for the birthing.”

Everything was already in place because I wanted the birthing to go smoothly, everyone just had to go to their stations.

Then I lifted my wife into my arms, bridal style. She clung to me, gritting her teeth and breathing slowly to ease the first of the contractions. Would I be able to watch her go through this pain? I took a calming breath, I had to try.

I envisioned the birthing room, which was one of the bedrooms in the east wing of the palace, and stepped into it.