Once his broad back had disappeared, Allison turned around, hands pulling at her hair…and screamed.
Somehow, she mentally slammed back into her body.
"Allison?" Deucalion asked from very far away. "Allison!" Oh, there was panic. Deucalion had it for both of them in spades. She felt her body move as if he were shaking her. "Come on, baby. Don't leave me," he choked out in a whisper. "Edward is almost here. Please, just stay with me."
"Allison, I need one more good push," Doc said. "Whatever strength you keep in reserve, tap into it. Just one huge push, and then you can rest. Then it'll be over and you can hold your baby boy."
Allison floated out of hearing range again…but just for a moment.
"Allison!"
Something stung her cheek, pulling her out of the darkness. Megan was leaning over h
