Chapter 181

The stretching and pressure on my lower half was like nothing they’d ever experienced. They equated it to really having to use the lacquered pot, but that had never been like this. Evan paced nervously feeling uncomfortable with the sensation. Eventually Damien knew we had to get control of ourselves.

The pain would not break us. Knowledge of how to deal with discomfort and the ability to refocus my mind became forefront. My breathing deepened, as much as it could, and I felt steadier.

Their experience with pain somehow made it more bearable. Damien planned our breathing and kept us balanced. I was grateful and let my mind feel through them.

Nu-reeh passed in and out watching us, but otherwise just left us alone. After a while, she began to place her hand on my belly and tell me to push with the contractions. Otherwise, she was very nonintrusive, which I appreciated.

The pain began to grow quickly. The contractions came closer and closer together until I felt