#Chapter 474 – New Beginnings

“Okay, okay,” I say, smiling at Pippa, giving her hand one last squeeze. “Good luck, Pips! I’ll be right outside the door!” Pippa gives me a nod and a smile, her face flushed and sweaty. She squeezes my hand back. “See you in a minute, Ari,” she says, turning away to Elias and my mom and Cora – Alpha, magical healer, and OBGYN - who will be staying in the room for the birth. I sigh, stepping away, biting my lip, desperately wanting to stay – “Out, Ari,” mom says, flashing me a grin and pointing towards the door as Cora leans towards Pippa with a watch in her hand, timing her contractions and murmuring to her that it’s time to push. “Oh fine!” I sigh, scowling at my mother and turning towards the door, flouncing out with a pout readily on my mouth. I sigh, pulling the door shut behind me, knowing that my presence isn’t necessary but really, really wanting to be there. “How is she?” I jump a little, turning in surprise to the croaking voice, my eyes widening in surprise when