#Chapter 125: The Delivery

Ella Sophia was the last person who I would accept help from in a situation like this. “I’m fine, thanks,” I said, struggling to my feet. I tried to keep the look of pain off of my face, but it was no small feat. The last contraction was still wreaking havoc on my body and making it nearly impossible to breathe. “Lilith and I were just leaving.” With that, I grabbed Lilith’s hand and began to pull her away, praying inwardly that Sophia wouldn’t tell Alexander that she had seen me here. That was the last thing I needed right now. But before we could pass by Sophia, another wave of pain hit me, this time worse than the last. I immediately crumpled again with a cry. “Woah!” Sophia quickly caught me in her arms and held me upright. “Your contractions are really close together. We need to get you somewhere where you can deliver this baby.” “The hospital is too far,” Lilith pointed out. “Perhaps we should call an ambulance—” “No!” The word ripped out