Page 28 of Such a Tempting Omega

“Yes, isn’t that normal?” The tremor in my voice wouldn’t give anyone confidence.

“It is, but as the alpha, you need to give your omega your strength this morning, make him know that everything is going to be fine. Can you do that when we go back in there?”

“Of course, but…is there something wrong?”Please let them be okay.

“It’s just going a little slower than I like, and sometimes with a first baby, that can cause complications.” He held up a hand before I could speak. “Not that there are any at this point. I just need you to promise that no matter what happens, you’ll stay strong for Hirsch and your baby. Because if you’re going to fall apart, you need to step out right away. His state of mind can make all the difference.”

I was a whole lot more scared, now, but also resolved. How could I let my omega go through something like this alone? I couldn’t bear his pain for him, but I could be his rock. He’d been let down before and I’d be damned if it was going to happen again. I looked directly in Romeo’s eyes and said, “Count on me.” Then I turned and reentered the room. Hirsch had been by himself long enough. He was probably worried about what we were talking about.

When I returned to his side, he asked me, and I said, “He was just giving me a pep talk, reminding me to be as brave as my omega.”

Before he could reply, a contraction doubled him over and then things moved fast. Romeo stood at the foot of the bed, monitoring, adjusting his position, and then he said, “Ready to push?”

I don’t think I breathed from that moment until our daughter’s first cry split the air. I watched Romeo’s face, hoping his expression would tell me if things were not going as they should, but he never gave a clue. She came quickly, and after he cleaned her up and wrapped Chari in a blanket, he handed her to me. “Your omega needs a couple of stitches, but everything went fine.”

My legs wobbled, but I was not going to fall down with our daughter in my arms. I had to be strong a bit longer, then I could go to the bathroom and collapse. Or maybe I’d wait until she was grown up and left home. Because I had a feeling I’d be busy until then.