Unbelievable (Sequel to Unexpected)

Epilogue- Birth

Screaming is not something you want to wake up to.

Well, not screaming per say. But it startled Lana out of sleep nonetheless. She fought through sleep and sat up. Almost immediately she was aware of the curled up form next to her. "Charlotte." She whispered and leaned towards the Omega. Said girl was curled onto her side and whimpering in her sleep. Lana shifted onto her knees and placed a gentle hand on the other's cheek. She became aware of the pain coming off Charlotte in waves. Panic came through her and she climbed out of the bed to stand in front of Charlotte. "Charlotte, love. I need you to wake up." She shook her gently. It did nothing. She knelt down and rested her hand on Charlotte's round stomach. The small bulge that had rested between her hips before now protruded from her small frame. It was nearly alarming at first but according to Dr. Ramon, Charlotte's body was adapting normally.

"H-hurts..." Charlotte's eyes squeezed tight as Lana shook her once more. Lana was momentarily overwhelmed as Charlotte's mind opened up to her. Her pain because her own. There was an intense stabbing pain in her lower back and a tightening in her abdomen. Lana didn't need any more time to know what it was.

She clenched her teeth and stood. "Charlotte. We need to go to the hospital." The Omega whimpered and shook her head. Hurts. Hurts too much, echoed in Lana's head. Her heart seized. "Baby, I think you're in labor. We need to go." She was only met with whimpers. Lana knew if they couldn't get to the hospital- if Charlotte was in labor- the pup could be born in their home. As comforting an idea it was, she did not want that. They were very ill equipped and there were factors to worry about. Dr. Ramon had told them the birth could be difficult given Charlotte's small body. Not to mention how their late bonding would factor in. Lana didn't think she could handle even the thought of something going wrong. "Okay, okay. I need you to look at me then." If she could feel Charlotte's pain, maybe she could take some away. "Omega, look at me." She hated her Alpha voice. But she needed Charlotte to listen.

Charlotte glowered at her through strained eyes. Her teeth were clenched tightly. "I can't get up." It was meant to be said harder than it was. It was clear she was in a great deal of pain and couldn't do anything about it. Lana smoothed down her hair and became aware of the sweat collecting on the Omega's forehead.

"I know," She tried to soothe, "but I need you to let me in." After finding out their bond allowed them to feel the other's emotions and even communicate through thought, they had made some ground rules. The first one being to never go into the other's thoughts without permission. It was an unspoken rule. The second rule was something Lana hadn't been too keen on. Don't share your pain with the other. Charlotte had made it clear she didn't want Lana to feel any pain or sickness she felt because of the pregnancy; she wouldn't want anyone to. Lana had wanted to share any pain that came from it. It was their daughter and Lana's fault they were in this situation. Charlotte had been adamant.

Except for now. Her eyes were glazed over with tears and another whimper came as a contraction hit her. Her hand came up and gripped Lana's shoulder. The Alpha would be lying if she said it didn't hurt. Charlotte's nails dug into her skin; she didn't flinch or move. "Just let me take the edge off please." Lana placed her hand over hers. Charlotte only nodded. It took only a few seconds for the pain to bleed through the bond. It wasn't as intense as before. But it did take Lana's breath away. The hand that carded through Charlotte's hair stopped momentarily as she took a deep breath. This was fine, she told herself. She could do this. "Put your arms around my neck."

Charlotte shook her head. "I-it's gonna hurt m-more." Lana didn't give her time to argue further. She put one arm around Charlotte's shoulders and the other under her legs. "Lana please. It'll hurt you mor-." She stopped. Her face turned red as she took a deep breath. Another contraction. They were getting too close together. "Hospital. Now." She held fast to Lana and allowed herself to be carried. Lana lifted her just as effortlessly as she could when the pup in her was only the size of a pea. How she was doing it while in similar pain was beyond Charlotte.