Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 0237

Josie kneels on the floor, Deacon sitting in front of her so she can wrap her arms around his shoulders for support as she sways her hips gently, and I rub her lower back. This has been a favourite labouring position for her with the others, and it seems this labour is no different. We switch places occasionally, each of us taking turns to support her the only way we know how.

When Josie makes an almost growling sound we all share a look, we know that sound and know what it means. Luke presses the call button on the wall, letting Art know Josie is ready to push. Dot and Art slip into the room silently and stand by the door. As usual, Josie had been adamant that they don’t get involved unless we need them, and they respect her wishes, observing and ready to step in if needed.

“I am so proud of you,” Deacon says softly as Josie grips his shoulders and pushes with a groan.

“You are amazing, Beauty,” I tell her, rubbing her back again once her contraction passes.

Mason takes my place at her back, so I can get in position to catch the baby and lift him between her legs when he

comes.

After a few more contractions, the first baby’s head is out and the whole world seems to slow as her next contraction hits and I hold my son as he slides from her body. Josie lifts him to her chest with a relieved sob and the room falls into silence as we all wait for that first cry which comes seconds later.

Elijah has hair as dark as Josie’s, but his features are all mine. It’s strange to see such a small version of myself, and even stranger to know there is another one coming that looks just like him.

“6:31, congratulations guys,” Dot calls out, giving us the time of birth as she comes over to quickly check the baby and clamp the cord.

it with trembling hands, and then I

whisper to

world, Elijah,” Deacon says.

tiniest and most adorable baby I’ve ever

for us to love,” Mason says.

a Goddess,” Luke

we’ve all had a few

hands

the baby away

second twin?” Art asks,

supposed to happen

yes, this is fine,” Art reassures.

he is perfect but silent. Art rushes forward with a towel, rubbing Jensen vigorously until he

how quickly he came out,” Art says as he clamps the cord and I cut it before

and I nod, letting Luke take my

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