A sudden, sharp pain shot through Rowena's abdomen, catching her completely by surprise.
Her eyes widened as she gasped, clutching instinctively at her belly. Another intense kick reverberated from within, causing her legs to buckle slightly, dizziness washing over her in a nauseating wave.
"Ngh—!" She doubled over, feeling her veins burning, mana surging chaotically through every fiber of her being.
She was about to collapse when strong arms swiftly caught her, steadying her carefully.
Valeria's armored hands held Rowena gently yet firmly, her crimson eyes glinting behind her helmet's slit.
"T-The baby..." Rowena managed through gritted teeth, her voice strained with pain. "She wants to come out... I didn't... expect this to happen so soon..." Sweat began to bead on her forehead, trickling down the sides of her pale face.
According to Igrid, her child wasn't supposed to come until at least a few weeks later.
