Aria's POV
I got pregnant soon after our wedding. A few months down the line, we found out it was twins. That was a joyous moment for all of us.
No one was more thrilled than Elona, who marched around the estate for days afterward, informing anyone who would listen that she was going to be a big sister.
Soon, it was time to deliver. The pain was a living thing, a fire that tore through me from the inside out, but I clung to Damon's hand like it was the only solid thing left in the world.
Breathe, Aria. We've done harder things. Lydia's voice was steady in my head, warm and fierce. Our pups are strong. Just a little more.
"I'm here," Damon whispered against my temple, his Alpha strength pouring into me through the mate bond. "You're doing so well, baby. Just push."
I screamed, bearing
