Adriel
It was my fault. In the heat of the moment, I hadn’t noticed Caleb’s water breaking.
But there was no time to fret about it. His labor had begun, and there was no going back.
Thankfully, it was the middle of the night and I had the ease to move about. I lifted Caleb and carried him as fast as comfortably possible to the mansion.
“Find Maxwell!” I shouted to the bat servants. They let out high pitched squeals and frantically scattered around.
On the way to his exam room, we passed Benji, who happened to be in the hall with a glass of water. He nearly dropped it when he saw us.
“Oh my god!” he cried. “Caleb, what’s happening?”
“He’s gone into labor,” I said. “Where’s Maxwell?”
“Shit. The last time I saw him, he was in his office. I’ll go get everyone.”
“Hurry back,” Caleb said, groaning. “Please, Benji.”
His brother’s eyes flashed in sympathy. “Caleb, you’re going to be okay. I promise. I’ll be right back after I help find Maxwell and the others.”
Caleb whimpered, but didn’t argue as Benji darted off in a hurry.
I brought Caleb to the exam room, where thankfully, Maxwell was already waiting for us.
“Caleb!” Maxwell cried. “Oh - is it happening?”
“Yes,” I said quickly. “He’s in labor.”
“This early? He still had another ten days before his schedule - “
“Maxwell!” I snapped, baring my fangs at him. “Help my mate!”
His glasses nearly flew off his face as he shot upright. “Yes, yes! Bring him over here, please.”
Caleb bit his lip in discomfort as I settled him on the exam table. Beside me, Maxwell was hurrying around the room, getting all his instruments set up.
“What’s going to happen?” Caleb asked with obvious fear in his voice. “She can’t come out yet! I was supposed to have a c-section!”
Maxwell’s composure changed - he went from anxious mess to a collected professional. He looked Caleb seriously in the eyes as he spoke. “If you like, we can still do an emergency c-section. Right now, I’m going to try and see if I can turn the baby around. If not, we might have to perform the c-section anyway.”
Caleb whimpered. He shut his eyes and whined, “I want my brother.”
At the same time, the door busted open. Benji, Pierce and Theo barged in.
“I’m here!” Benji said, going to his brother. “I’m here, Caleb. I’m sorry I took so long.”
“I don’t want the surgery,” Caleb cried. “Please, Maxwell…”
Benji and I stood on either side of Caleb on the table, holding his hands in an attempt to provide comfort.
Maxwell growled. “I’m sorry, but everyone who's not directly involved, leave now!”
Theo and Pierce huddled out of the room. After making room, Maxwell began preparing himself for the birth. He washed his hands twice and snapped on a pair of gloves before returning to Caleb. Benji and I backed off to give him space as Maxwell put his hands on Caleb’s belly.
“This might be a bit uncomfortable,” the doctor said.
Caleb nodded and shut his eyes.
