Have you ever asked someone what love is? - Azriel x OC

Part 32

Madja wasn't at the Medicenter when we arrived, but I heard Azriel distantly tell me she was on the way as he helped me onto a bed.

"hey congratu-" Rhys was cut off by my scream of pain, eyes going wide as Az winced from my hold on him.

"breath Al, long breaths" he coaxed softly, brushing my hair back before turning to Rhys, panic shining in his eyes. "please tell me Madja is on her way"

"she should be here any minute" he promised, examining the small birthing room. "do you need me to get anything?"

"ice" I pleaded as I sank back into the pillows and Rhys nodded, disappearing.

"you're doing such a good job" Az praised, and I sighed, eyes fluttering at him.

"Hi" I smiled lightly, and he chuckled, pressing a kiss to my forehead, wings tucking in close.

"Hi"

"so how's your day?"

"mm, more stressful now"

A few contractions and a bowl of ice chips later, Madja arrived with Feyre.

"Ready to meet your little one dear?"

"Anytime soon would be great" I gritted out and Az hid his grin.

"right, you two out" Madja gestured to our High Lord and Lady who were in the corner of the room.

"are you-"

A scream tore through my throat and they both paled, nodding and vacating quickly.

It took 3 hours before Madja said the baby was ready to come out.

"come on girl, a few more big pushes and you're there" she pushed and I shook my head with tears.

"I can't I can't" I sobbed and Azriel squeezed my hand, putting his forehead against mine.

"You're so close Al. Only a few more pushes and we can meet the little one causing all this, hm? My strong mate"

I squeezed my eyes shut, pushing with everything in me.

"one more, one more!" Madja cried, "come on girl push!"

I leant forward, emptying my lungs into the room before falling back against the bed, hearing little cries.  Azriel's eyes were locked on the bundle in Madja's arms.

"Congratulations, you have a beautiful baby girl" she beamed, cutting the cord and resting her on my chest.

I stared down at the screwed-up face of the baby- our baby- my hands cradling her in disbelief. Her little wings tucked against her back.

"she's certainly got her mother's lungs" my mate joked, face coated in awe of the little life, finger stroking down her cheek softly. "she's so beautiful Al"

"she's here" I uttered, tears welling in my eyes as a smile crept across my face "hello little one"

"she's so small" he muttered as Madja sorted out my downstairs, finally allowing my legs to rest into a more comfortable position.

"perhaps feeding her might calm her down" she suggested gently and I carefully maneuvered her so she was resting in my arms, guiding her towards my chest where she quickly latched and began drinking.

"we've got a baby" I looked at Az with a beaming smile and he returned it, pressing his lips to mine proudly.

"you did so good, look at you." He pushed my hair back and I leant into his touch "my beautiful brave mate"

Madja gave me some tonics to help ease the residual pain and help with my healing process, thank the mother. Then she left us for a while, to adjust and settle with our new baby girl.

We spent a while feeding, admiring her tiny little wings which were almost as long as her.

Gods she was so small. So beautiful.

"Do you want to go and let them in?" I asked my mate now that our little one had settled into a sleep, fixing my dress back to cover my boobs but keeping her against my chest.

"not really" he admitted honestly, "just want to spend all day sitting here with my two girls. Maybe we can let Cas in"

I snorted tiredly at his words, nudging his head that rested against my own.

"they've been out there worrying for hours. And Cas is out there with them."

He huffed, kissing my head, and then our baby girl's ever so softly before going to the door.

"if any of you wake her" he threatened quietly.

"it's a girl?" Feyre whisper squealed and I bit back my laughter, smoothing my thumb across the top of my girl's soft head, little whisps of white hair coating her head.

They made their way into the room silently, crowding around the bed and awing at our baby girl.

"I wanna see" Cas peeked over the side of the bed, and I pushed the pillows back with a hand as Az set him up next to me.

"say hello to your baby sister" I said quietly, turning so he could see her better.

"hello Baby" he whispered, pushing his face close to hers "I'm your big brother."

I smiled widely, watching her little wings flutter as she sighed, cuddling closer to the warmth.

My eyes turned to Az, who was watching us lovingly.

"I think she might need her dad"

I felt his nerves flutter inside me, soothing them with waves of assurance.

He stripped off his leathers, his top following suit and cleaned his skin with magic before coming to my side.

I placed our baby in his arms, and instantly she curled against him, seeking his warmth.

"she's perfect" he murmured, and I smiled.

Yeah. Yeah she is.