Chapter 155 Atlas and Cassian
Trixie's POV
The pain doesn't come in waves anymore. It's constant.
Coban doesn't even ask. He just scooped me up the second Henry says. "We're not risking the distance."
My head is tucked under his chin. His arms firmly around me as he moves fast through our quarters. He takes me directly to our extra bedroom because it's the closest one.
He lays me down gently, like I'm made of glass. Even though I feel like I'm being split in half.
"I've got you baby." He murmurs, brushing my hair back. His lips are against my temple. "I've got you love. Hang in there baby." He whispers and then kisses my temple, leaving his lips there afterwards.
The room fills up fast. Henry is already barking orders. Elizabeth snaps gloves on. Barry is check the equipment. The bed is adjusted perfectly. Towels and blankets both appear. Everything smells like clean linen, herbs and fear.
Caden is right here with me as well. He has one hand gripping mine and the other one on my leg. His voice is steady even though his eyes are burning. "Breathe with me little mouse. I've got you."
Roxie is seated beside me. She's pale but determined. "You're not doing this alone. I'm right here with you the entire time." She whispers as she looks at me with so much love.
Trinity slips into the room as well. She took ahold of my foot, squeezing it gently. "We're here Trix. All of us. You're not alone." She says softly.
Darien and Lucian take positions at the door without a word. They don't move again.
Kevan and Mark are gone. They are finishing up with the battle and clean up. Securing the kingdom once again. I'm vaguely grateful. I don't think I could handle Mark's mouth right now.
Another contraction slams into me and I scream out. I squeeze ahold of Coban's and Cadens hands so hard they wince.
"Okay. This is progressing fast. But she's exhausted." He said way too calmly.
The lights flicker overhead. The lights dim for a moment then they surge back on.
"Oh for the love of." Barry mutters. "Boys behave." He says as he playfully rolls his eyes.
"Coban presses his forehead to mine. "Boy, if you break anything else. I swear.." he growls softly.
Caden snorts. "Already starting early."
I laugh and then cry because the next pain that comes next steals the air from my lungs.
"It's okay honey. Just breathe. Take deep breaths." Elizabeth says gently. "Trixie, just push when we tell you to." She said as she looks at me.
"I can't. I'm so tired. I feel so weak." I whimper.
"You can." Coban says instantly. "You absolutely can. We're all here love. Squeeze our hands." Coban says softly as just his voice alone calms me down a lot.
"We're right here. Both of us are little mouse." Caden said as he leaned down and kissed my forehead.
Hours blur by. I'm getting more tired and weak the longer this takes.
Power is humming under my skin like a live wire I can't touch. Every time I try to draw on it, Henry shakes his head sharply.
"Don't. You got this. Drawing their powers will hurt you more in the long run. We don't need you passed out." Henry said sternly as he shook his head.
They both told me to push on this next contraction. I gave it all I had. Then I hear it.
A cry. A sound so sharp and powerful it cuts through everything.
Henry lifts him up.
He's so beautiful. He looks so damn perfect. He's a big baby. Strong, loud and furious.
"Oh goddess. He's so adorable." Roxie squeals.
Coban freezes. His breath leaves him in a broken sound.
"That's" his voice cracks. He doesn't finish his sentence. He can't. He can scent him.
Henry smiles as he looks over at Coban.
"Your Son"
I barely have time to process before another contraction hits.
"Not done yet. The second baby is coming. Push Trixie." Elizabeth says briskly.
This little one takes his time. Well of course he does.
He turns. He shifts. He makes them all swear under their breaths.
"Stubborn like his father!" Barry mutters.
"Which one is the father to this one?" Roxie asks faintly. But Henry don't answer her question. Instead he delivers my second pup.
Finally!!! Another cry. He has a different cry than his twin had. His cry is softer but deeper. A more of a measured cry.
Caden lets out a sound I've never heard before. A half laugh, half sob sound.
Henry places him against my chest briefly before handing him to Caden.
The room goes completely quiet.
They both inhale deeply. They exhale at the same time.
Coban looks at Atlas.
Caden looks at Cassian.
Something ancient settles in the room.
Coban's hands shake as he reaches for me.
"He's mine" he whispers as he is Awe-Struck in this moment.
Caden swallows hard, his eyes are still on Cassian as he reaches one hand for mine.
"So is he. He's mine." He says as a tear rolls down his cheek.
I laugh weakly. "Congratulations daddies." I whisper to them both.
Coban bends down. He kisses me like he's afraid I'll disappear.
"Atlas" he says softly as he tries the name of his son out loud.
Caden mirrors him as he presses his lips to my forehead once again.
"Cassian" he says as he stares down at his son in his arms.
The boys quiet down like they recognize it. Like they have been waiting for this moment.
Im exhausted beyond words but im whole.
"MY KINGS" I whisper.