Goddess Of The Underworld (Sheridan Hartin) novel Chapter 185

Chapter 185

Levi caught my hand, crushing it in his grip, his other palm pressed against my lower back, pouring warmth into me with each ragged breath. “Push when your body tells you. Don’t fight it, Envy. You can do this.”

“I can’t…”

“Yes, you can,” he cut me off fiercely, his voice a growl of certainty. “You’ve survived worse than this. And you’re not doing it alone.”

Noah moved closer, his large hands gentle as he pressed along my swollen belly, guiding the rhythm of my breath with his own. His eyes held mine, unshakable, pulling me out of the storm of pain for just a moment. “You’re almost there, love. Trust your body. Trust us.”

Haiden cradled me from behind, his arms anchoring me as I pushed, his lips at my temple murmuring constant encouragement. “That’s it. That’s my girl. Gods, you’re incredible.”

And Xavier, Xavier stayed at the front, his gaze sharp and unwavering, wiping sweat from my brow, whispering soft promises between his clipped orders. “I’m here. We’re here. You’ll never have to face anything without us.”

Time blurred. Pain and love crashed together until I didn’t know where one ended and the other began. My cries filled the chamber, met each time by their voices, their strength, their touch.

And then with a final push, a cry, and the sweetest, shrillest wail pierced the air. My chest broke open. Tears streamed down my face as Xavier lifted the tiny, wriggling pup into the light. “It’s a boy,” he breathed, his voice trembling as he passed him to Noah, who was already wrapping him in soft cloth.

Another contraction hit, and there was no pause, no reprieve. Haiden held me tighter, Levi bracing my thighs as another surge ripped through me.

“You’re not done yet,” Levi growled, though his thumb stroked gentle circles into my skin. “Stay with us.”

I screamed, pushed, sobbed, tried again, and another cry filled the room, this one deeper, stronger.

“Another boy,” Xavier announced, his voice cracking with emotion this time.

The air was thick with heat, sweat, and the sound of tiny cries. Two boys already. Two perfect little boys. My arms ached to hold them, but another wave ripped through me before I could even catch my breath. I watched as the second pup was bundled, and Levi took hold of him.

Haiden’s arms locked tighter around me from behind, his chest solid against my back. “You’re doing so well. You’re doing it.” His voice was fierce, steady, but I could feel the tremor in his hands.

My body bore down, the contraction like fire.

“Push, Envy,” Xavier urged from in front of me, his hand firm in mine, grounding me. His eyes glistened, sharp but

1/3

Chapter 185

full of something breaking open inside him. “Push, sweetheart. He’s almost here.”

I screamed, the sound raw and primal, and Levi pressed against my thighs, his grip bruising but his words soft. “That’s it. That’s it, little goddess. Give him to us.”

With a final push, another cry split the air. Louder. Stronger.

“The third boy,” Xavier announced, tears slipping free this time as he cradled him to his chest with a look of absolute awe.

My head fell back against Haiden’s shoulder. I was spent, trembling, my body wrung out. “I can’t,” I whispered, broken.

72

The room was quieter now, though the echoes of the births still clung to the walls. My body ached, my hair was plastered to my temples with sweat, but I had never felt more alive, more full, more whole. Three boys, one girl. Haiden was quick to paint each of their toes a different colour so we could keep track of who was who. Then, we

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify