Page 49 of Steal

Okay, so when she refused to come with me, I may have grabbed her and tied her up, before shoving her in the back of the car as she cursed at me.

I panicked.

“Yeah, Trouble,” I admit before climbing out of the driver’s seat and looking at Killian as he parks my bike in its spot. When he looks my way, I say, “Take Harry and go grab the truck.”

He nods and does as I ask before I open the backseat, help Cass climb out, and quickly untie her.

I drop the rope on the ground before she suddenly tries to knee me, but I see it coming and grab her leg, then bend, throwing her over my shoulder.

“Colt!” she shouts, and I grin, loving that she didn’t use my road name.

I slap her ass, making her gasp in shock, then walk into the club with a purpose.

She can’t expect me to be alright with her and our daughter living elsewhere. I needed her; I felt like I couldn’t breathe with her gone, but now, I need her more than anything. I need our daughter, a daughter who has yet to even speak to me.

When I enter the common room, I intend to ignore everyone, even as they all look at me, shocked.

Anchor mutters, “What the….”

I lift my hand and sneer, “Not a fucking word,” determined to get her to my room where I know I can lock her in, but then Nat shouts, “Steal!”and I know I can’t ignore her.

I stop and turn and glare at her, knowing full well she knew, and I snap,“Not one word from you, either, missy. I’m still pissed you kept quiet. Something like this you should have told me, not keeping your fucking favor. This is between me and Cass. I know she’s your friend, but….”

She winces then blurts, “I’m in labor, the contractions are one minute apart, and I feel a lot of pressure.” She screams and clutches her belly, her eyes wide. I quickly drop Cass, and we both hurry to Nat.

Welp, here comes the next generation of Huntsmen.

20

Cassidy

Oh crap, crap, crap.

I thought Steal tying me up and kidnapping me was bad, but delivering a baby for the first time without all the medical professionals behind me is terrifying.

“Okay, Nat, deep breathe for me, darling, and on your next contraction, I need you to push,” I state, trying to hide the tremor in my voice, and she nods, looking as terrified as I feel as Piston holds her left leg up.

Steal, Acid, and Canine all stand by the wall, looking on in shock, while Medic, a trained medic that I really could have used, is passed out on the floor after seeing the baby’s head.

“I-I can’t…” Nat sobs, and I squeeze her leg, making her look at me.

“Yes, you can,” I state firmly, “you’ve got this, Nat, I swear, you have this. Now, next contraction, push, and let’s bring this baby into the world.”

She sobs but nods frantically, and my heart races.

Oh God, I really hope I don’t mess up right now….

Nat’s body locks up, another contraction hitting her, before she bares down and pushes.

“That’s it,” I encourage while Piston whispers in her ear, giving her the strength she needs. “Okay, the head’s out,” I say loudly a few minutes later as I gently help guide the baby out while Natalie keeps pushing.

It feels like hours, but after only minutes, a baby’s cry echoes in the room. I grin wide as I quickly cut the cord, then wrap their daughter up in the towel, and hand her to an exhausted Nat.

“Fuck, that was amazing,” I hear Steal rasp in awe as I wipe my forehead with my arm, the adrenaline rushing through me.

Natalie winces in pain again and I quickly grab another towel, putting it near her butt. “Alright, Nat, just one more push for the placenta.” She winces again but does as I ask while the men gasp behind me. I ignore them as it comes out with ease and, without speaking to anyone, I pick the up towel and thoroughly inspect it to ensure it’s intact.

“Uh, Cassy, what you doing?” I hear Acid question, and I reply, “Ensuring the placenta is intact, because if it isn’t, then Nat will need to go to hospital.”

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