Emma hissed out a breath. None of the other births had been like this. She let Bel reposition her again, trying to ease her body into a position that would allow gravity to do most of the work.
“I may have to have you squat Emma.” Bel said softly. Emma groaned and Luci winced in sympathetic pain. Although she had used the method before, she hadn't been in this much pain previously. Luci gripped her hand a little tighter and Emma nodded.
“Let's do it.” She rasped. “It will save them from distress.” Bel's look softened and he kissed Emma's forehead.
“I was more concerned about you wearing out, beloved. You've never had such trouble before.” Bel murmured cupping her feverish cheek with his hand. Emma leaned into the touch, closing her eyes, he could tell she was already tired,
