Free Web NovelChapter 371: Chapter 372 Labor
Christina’s POV
Hudson blinked, looking like he didn’t know what to say.
I liked his reaction.
But those are just nicknames. We still need to pick two real names.
Choosing names is really hard.
We spent half the night in the study arguing about baby names. Finally, we gave up, tired, and decided to sleep.
Hudson pulled me into his arms and closed his eyes.
Suddenly, I sat up straight. "I decided."
He cleared his throat. "Decided what?"
"If they’re both boys, the first one is Owen, the second is Miles. If they’re both girls, the first one is Eliza, the second is Esme."
"What if it’s one boy and one girl?" he asked.
"Then the boy is Owen, the girl is Eliza. With nicknames Maple and Captain Crunch."
After deciding, I felt lighter, like a weight was gone. I looked at Hudson with bright eyes. "What do you think?"
From my tone, there was clearly only one right answer.
Hudson thought for a moment, then smiled. It was simple, clear, and most importantly, it saved him from more endless deciding.
He nodded. "I think they’re great names."
Several months later, it was delivery day.
I bit down on gauze, my fingernails digging into my palms. My body felt like it was being torn apart. Every muscle hurt.
The delivery room door burst open.
Hudson rushed in. No one tried to stop him. He came right to me and took my hand.
"Are you in pain?" His voice was tense.
Was I in pain? I almost laughed. This wasn’t just pain. This was being destroyed from inside.
That question made me angry. I spit out the gauze and looked at him.
"Bastard."
"Yes, I’m a bastard," he said without blinking.
Another contraction came before I could say more. I screamed.
"Luna Christina, don’t scream like that," the midwife said, rushing over. "You’ll hurt your throat. Save your energy."
Hudson looked at the gauze on the bed. He picked it up and brought it to my mouth.
I was in terrible pain, tears in my eyes. When I saw his hand, I reacted instinctively. I bit him hard.
I didn’t hold back.
Hudson made a low sound but didn’t pull his hand away. He let me bite him, his face showing only concern. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
Cold sweat soaked my hospital gown. When the contraction ended, I fell back against the pillows, breathing hard.
The pain became a dull ache. I saw his hand and felt guilty.
Blood came from two rows of teeth marks. The skin around them was turning purple.
"You idiot. Why did you let me bite you?"
"I caused this," he said simply. "It’s fair that you hurt me too."
"At least you feel guilty."
"Mm."
Another wave of pain hit me. My face twisted in pain.
Hudson looked like he wanted to take my place. He turned quickly to the midwife.
"Why is this taking so long? Why aren’t the babies here yet?"
The midwife looked scared at his tone. Her hands shook as she checked the monitor.
"Alpha Hudson, natural births take time. Every woman is different. Luna Christina isn’t ready yet. She can’t push yet."
"What?" he said, his voice tight.
I was already in agony, and this wasn’t even the worst part yet.
"Tell me you can do something," Hudson said coldly, looking dangerous.
The midwife looked nervous. "I’ll give Luna Christina medicine to speed things up. Then we’ll help her walk. Moving can help. But since this is her first birth and she’s having twins, it will still take several more hours."
A nurse ran in from the next room, out of breath.
"Dr. Levi, the patient in Bed 47 has been in labor for twenty-four hours. The baby’s head is too big. She’s in shock. Should we do emergency surgery?"
Twenty-four hours. Shock. Those words scared me.
Hudson turned pale. He grabbed my hand tightly.
"We’re not doing natural birth. C-section now."
I was scared too.
But I remembered what the doctor told me before. I said no.
"No. Natural birth is better for the babies."
"That’s right," the midwife said gently. She was in her forties with kind eyes. "It’s better for the babies and your healing. Don’t worry, Luna Christina. Since you’re having twins, both babies are smaller than normal. You’ll be okay."
She made me feel better. I nodded.
I could do this.
"No. You’re in too much pain," Hudson said, his jaw tight.
"I can handle it," I said. The pain was still there, but I felt determined. "I’ll have them naturally. Help me up. I need to walk."
Hudson looked like he wanted to argue.
The midwife said, "A C-section isn’t as easy as people think. You don’t have labor pain, but healing is harder. Surgery is risky too."
Hudson hesitated, then looked at me seriously.
"After this, no more babies."
"Even if you begged me, I wouldn’t do this again," I said, my teeth clenched.
It hurt terribly, but I was also excited. My babies were coming soon.
After Dr. Levi gave me the shot, Hudson helped me walk. The hospital had a long hallway with windows looking out at the city.
Hudson held my hand as we walked. I moved very slowly, each step hurting badly.
"That’s enough," Hudson said, stopping. "Let’s go back."
"No," I said, pointing weakly at another woman in the hall. "The doctor said it helps. And she’s doing it too."
The other woman was alone, holding the railing, suffering quietly. Seeing her made me feel sad.
I was luckier than her. I had Hudson with me, waiting for our babies.
I squeezed his hand tighter and felt a bit stronger.
After we walked around once, my legs couldn’t hold me up. I leaned against him, exhausted.
Hudson picked me up and carried me back to the room.
I was exhausted. I could barely lift my hand.
It was dark outside.
"It’s been over ten hours," Hudson said angrily. "Why isn’t this finished?"
The midwife examined me again. "Luna Christina is almost ready to push, but she’s very tired. If she can’t push when it’s time, we’ll need surgery."
