His Other Half

Forty-eight

Ahsha

I watched from the back seat as Franco and Gino argued with each other in their native tongue. It was obvious they were talking about me. "Come on kid. You couldn't have picked a more convenient time to make your debut?" I questioned quietly. "What are you two arguing about?" I called drawing both their attention. Suddenly the car came to a halt.

I looked out the window seeing that we were in a residential area. "Why are you stopping?" I asked. "Get out." Franco snapped. "What?" I questioned. "We only agreed to help with all this to get revenge for what Ares did to Sergio and Pablo," Gino said. "Ares is dead," Franco said. "And technically Pablo is no longer our brother." He added.

"What does that have to do with getting me to a hospital?" I asked. "The nearest hospital is 45 minutes away and the old man will only be able to hold Pablo back for so long," Franco said as he got out opening my door. "If he finds us with you in this state there's no telling what he could do," Franco said coldly.

I shook my head. "You can't just leave me here in fucking labor," I yelled. "Gino help me get her out," Franco said. "Ahsha I'm very sorry you had to be dragged into this," Gino said. "Please, don't leave me. I can't do this alone." I cried. "Gino hesitated but he still helped his brother lift me from the car before sitting me on the ground. They quickly climbed back into the car and sped off into the night. I looked around seeing that the only visible light was from the streetlights. "Oshun, please," I called as I cupped my stomach. A pair of feet appeared in front of me. "We need to keep moving. I'm keeping the pain at bay but the closer it gets to the baby's arrival we'll both feel the pain." Oshun said in a strained voice. I sighed as she helped me stand.

I wiped my face before looking at her. I slowly made my way down the sidewalk scanning the homes until I saw one light coming from one at the end of the street. I was moving slowly because I felt so much pressure on my lower half.

"Fuck! I swear this kid has a big ass head." I said. Oshun chuckled before we froze as a loud growl echoed in the distance. "We should hurry. Pablo is in a very feral state." She said. We continued down the street before I was finally able to reach the home. I rang the doorbell repeatedly only for no one to answer.

"Fuck." I groaned softly when I finally felt a small cramp. "It's getting close," Oshun whispered. "Please," I called as I knocked on the door. I gripped the doorframe before crossing my legs. I pressed my forehead into the door gritting my teeth before I heard the locks on the door turn. The door was slowly opened, and I leaned in only to be caught by a pair of arms. "Oh my god!" A woman said. "Franklin!" The woman called as she pulled me into her home.

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"We need to get you the hospital." The woman said as she helped me sit on the couch. I quickly shook my head. "No, it's too late for that," I said as a light pain shot through my lower stomach. "Besides, he'll find me there and I can't risk him being around people in his state," I mumbled to myself. "Who? Who will find you? Who are you running from?" Franklin asked. "Dad, look," Their son said pointing at my neck. The three of them leaned in examining my neck before a gasp left their lips. They all stepped back from me looking at each other. "She has a royal mark. Her mate is a part of the royal family, Rebecca!" Franklin said.

I felt the first contraction of the night as I dug my nails into the couch. "Are you in labor?" Rebecca asked as she came grabbed my hand. "Rebecca looks," Franklin said pointing to the tv. There on the screen sat a picture of me with the words missing sitting under it. "If you've seen this woman please notify authorities immediately." The speaker said.

"I knew she looked familiar." Their son said. "You're Mr. Ahmad's mate!" Franklin said as he stared at the screen wide-eyed. "Who cares about that, Franklin?" Rebecca said as she tried her best to calm me down. "Rebecca-" "Franklin, if Mr. Ahmad finds out we let his mate and his child die it won't matter that she was here because he will kill us, regardless. Now help me!" Rebecca barked at him. Both of the men stared at Rebecca worry still written on their faces. "Look I don't want to cause any problems. I just need help delivering the baby. I'll leave right after, please." I said looking at the two men.