Elliott Esteria held my hand all the way to the clinic. Whenever the pain returned, her fingers tightened around mine. I wanted to take it from her. I could give orders that reached every pack in Lunavale, but sitting beside my wife, I could only hold her hand and wait for each contraction to pass. “Look at me,” I said when she closed her eyes again. She did, although it took her a moment. “We're almost there.” “You said that before.” “And this time, I can see the building.” She managed a small smile. I kissed her knuckles and kept them against my mouth until the vehicle stopped. Tamara's team met us at the entrance. Within minutes, Esteria was in the room prepared for her, answering questions while a nurse helped her out of her jacket. I moved when someone needed space and stayed close enough for her to find my hand. Setra was restless. Every sound she made brought him nearer the surface. ‘Let them help her,’ I told him. ‘I am letting them.’ Tamara finished examining Est
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