Page 140 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 2

Emma wasn’t ready to come yet. Of course not. We should prolong this experience as long as possible. When Emmett latched onto my breast tears filled my eyes. I had a son, a little boy. My beautiful baby boy who was perfect. My back suddenly felt like it was being severed in two. I rocked Emmett to distract myself.

I nearly asked for something to help with the pain, but I pushed that out of my mind. I didn’t want anything. That was not a path to go down. I could do this without any medicine. Voices were all around me, and focusing was difficult. I knew this process of turning the baby wasn’t going to be a fun experience.

If it came to a c-section we were going to have to call Haley in here to do some Fairy thing because I was not going to do any sort of drugs. It just wasn’t happening. I wasn’t strong enough to handle that, and I needed to be there for my family. Plus, now was NOT the time to grow a tail and be sick for twelve hours.

Dr April looked at me as if I had three heads when I said it would have to be done unmedicated. I shrugged. She would get over it or find me a different OB. Haley would find me one if necessary. I knew she would. Hell, she’d get Doris who wouldn’t stay stupid shit like ‘one big push.’

More nurses came back in and then each of them gathered around me putting hands on my stomach. Chase took Emmett and swayed back and forth with him. I smiled at the sight. I didn’t think he even realized he was doing it. He was going to be such a good dad. I barely held in my scream as they pushed on me, turning Emma around into the right position. I was cursing Dr April out in my head. I used every damn curse word I knew. I didn’t utter a single word of it though because Emmett seemed to be distressed because I was.

Chase wanted to know what was happening. I nearly told him they were torturing me. I’d tell Dr April anything she wanted to know at this point if they’d leave me alone. She was the devil, and her staff was Satan’s minions. I just knew it, and no one could ever convince me otherwise.

When they were done, I realized my cheeks were wet. At least I didn’t scream. Or use any of the other curse words I’d thought of. Nor did I call Miley and ask her to cunt punt this bitch across the damn room. Which I felt was GREAT restraint on my part.

Dr April said Emma’s heart rate shot up, but now was fine. I bit back a growl. We could’ve had Haley in here for something. My little girl shouldn’t have gone through that. They didn’t say it could get her heart rate up or hurt her. I did NOT feel like I was getting all the details I needed right now. It felt as if someone was trying to cleave my back in two. I almost wished it would just split so the pain would stop.

They said we’d monitor to see if Emma stayed in the right position. Excuse me? She could flip back! War Goddess, give me the strength not to kill this doctor. I was going to die, and if I did, I was taking Dr April with me. Chase made a joke. I wasn’t sure when he would be getting near me next after this. Hell, who was I kidding? It wouldn’t be that long. The man was too damn sexy for own good. We all just waited to see what would happen with Emma.

The pressure I’d felt with Emmett started again. I held back from telling Dr April that I’d ask my brother to do horrid things to her if she said another dumb thing. If he didn’t agree, I’d ask Haley. She would do it. I knew she would. There was no doubt in my mind. Heath might resist. He was still going to be my first choice. My Uncle Jordan would probably do it too. James would absolutely do it. Jasper not so much, but he would laugh. My thoughts were interrupted when Dr April said just one more push. If she was lying, I would get my bow and shoot her with my arrows. I laughed and cried when I heard Emma’s sweet little cry. Finally.

I groaned when another contraction hit. WHAT THE HELL?! Don’t tell me there was a third one hiding in there. I cannot do this again right now. Dr April said it was the after birth. Excuse me? What is an after birth? I’m sure it’s some baby book I didn’t get to read because this all happened at lightning speed. Would it have KILLED Satan or her minions to tell me there was such a thing during any of our appointments?

Chase looked apologetically at Dr April as I yelled at her. He’d better watch it, or he’d go on my shit list. I was not sorry, not one bit. She was a liar! Maybe I should call Raph and tell him I found a bad demon for him to take out. He’d probably be on my side if I told him that. I was MORE than tempted to do just that. After they’d pushed on my stomach while I mentally cursed them out again, they finally left me alone.

I saw Emma in Chase’s arms and frantically looked around for Emmett. I relaxed when I saw him in the little bassinet, they’d wheeled in. Chase handed me Emma and tears filled my eyes. I put my forehead on hers. I’d protect them both. I’d be a human shield for them. No one would hurt them. Chase picked up Emmett and sat on the bed with me. I don’t know how long we sat there like that just soaking in the reality that we were now a family of four. It was surreal.

I couldn’t believe that apparently my masochistic, dumb ass gave him eight more kids. I blamed Chase. It was his sexy ass’s fault. Yes, that’s what I was going to go with. My ovaries were not to blame. They could not be held responsible because he was too damn sexy. Whatever. If any of the babies weren’t in the right position again there would be no versions done to me; EVER AGAIN.

I would have Haley look into alternative fairy methods. She was super powerful now. Maybe she and Aiden could do something. AIDEN! That’s right he thinks he owes me. HE would do something. I was going to hold that in my back pocket for next time.

Chase asked if I was ready to see everyone. I nodded. Ready was a strong word, but I knew his dad and my brother would be chomping at the bit to see our little ones. Haley popped in in a second. She held her hands out over me as soon as she was at my side. A calming peace overtook me, and I welcomed it. She was the least fairy like fairy I’d ever met. She never asked people what they wanted for her to heal them. She just did it. She was a giver, and that was certainly not a trait any fairy I’d met had.

I could’ve kissed her and wept for joy when I opened my eyes and my back no longer hurt. I was no longer sore down there and… Holy shit! My stomach had gone back to its normal state. My love for Haley could not be overstated at this moment.

Then she snapped me into my leggings and one of Chase’s hoodies. Ok, I was going to kiss her. At some point, we were kissing. Our mates could deal with it. She was heaven sent and she was owed a kiss. I’d have to make sure that she was cool with it first. Then I’d plant a sloppy wet one on her.

I searched Haley’s eyes. After her confession about not being ok earlier with what happened to Eric, I really hoped she was ok. She smiled at me reassuringly. It was always too hard to read her. She had her emotions on lockdown. Fucking Fabian. That ASS! She spoke in Fealish to the twins.

I felt like myself, and I had no idea how anyone who’d given birth could possibly take the feeling like they’d been torn apart and managed to take care of a newborn. They had my sympathy and a stamp of bad assery. Frank instantly melted the second Emma was in his arms. My daughter already had the toughest men of the pack wrapped around her little finger.

Haley whispered to me, “I blessed them, they will sleep at least six hours straight. I honestly have no fucking clue how long Hood babies sleep.” I snorted, “We will find out.” Haley said, “Yeah, when Heath’s kids are born. Yours are half wolf/Hood babies.”

My eyes searched the room as I spotted Chase’s family. This was a great moment, but it was missing someone. Tears filled my eyes, and I smiled when I saw my brother standing in the corner. Once our eyes met, he flashed to my side. Now this moment was truly perfect. He squeezed my hand then whispered, “Mom and Dad would be so proud of you, Lex.” I smiled, “They would be proud of you too. Dad told me he was.” Heath teared up.

Allie flashed to my side as Heath took Emma from Frank. She leaned down, “That little girl has several powerful men wrapped around her finger.” Eric caught my eye and winked. I squeezed Allie’s hand. Sally linked me, “DID YOU JUST GIVE BIRTH? ALLIE SAID YOU DID!” I laughed replying, “I did.” She said, “I’m practically there. Derrick might have to catch me.” I snorted. Best of luck to Derrick then.

Sally flashed into the room seconds before Derrick. She came straight over to me. She stopped and looked at Emma with tears in her eyes. She said, “She’s beautiful, they both are.” I said, “Thanks. You’re up next.”

Sally laughed “You would find a way to deliver before me. I know we have short pregnancies but gosh that is so unfair.” I laughed, “Don’t worry it was not the best delivery.” She frowned, “I’m sorry to hear that.” I shrugged it off, “It’s fine. Haley healed me.”

One by one everyone filtered out. Before they left, I grabbed Haley. I frantically whispered, “I need their things set up in our room.” Haley replied, “Of course.” She snapped. She stared at me, “Are you ok?” I said, “I just need them near me until Hanson is caught.” Haley told me, “His name is Hanshit but I get your point.” I smiled.

Me being discharged was honestly best for everyone. I needed to feel safe. I felt exposed in the hospital. It probably wasn’t true, but there were so many more points of entry. Someone could pose as a nurse, doctor, or really anyone. Lots of people worked here.

Cameron, Reagan, Frank, and Nadine helped us transport everything. Between us all we managed to get the inordinate number of things needed to the house. We put the twins down into their bassinets then crashed into the bed.

I didn’t know it was possible to love Chase more than I had before the twins were born; however, my love for him grew the moment Emmett was born, then again after Emma came along. I fell into a dreamless sleep.

I woke up to a cry and I sat up. Chase was gone, but his side of the bed was warm. I walked over to the bassinets realizing it was Emmett that had woken up. I picked him up to nurse him. Haley had snapped me into a nursing bra. I really couldn’t thank her enough.

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