Eleanor trailed behind Gus, anxious to see Nailah and the baby. Caine kept a firm hold of her hand. It was quite possibly the only thing that kept her grounded. Without a glance behind him, Gus pushed open the door to their birthing room and ushered them inside.
There was still quite a bit of activity as staff moved the various monitors aside while others finished checking the baby’s vitals and measurements. A tired Nailah watched as the baby voiced his discomfort with disgruntled cries. Soon enough, he was swaddled and returned to her. With a sigh of relief, she hugged the infant close as the attending nurse encouraged skin-to-skin contact.
Now, with its mother, the baby settled and let out only the occasional whimper. Gus moved back to his place at her side, fondly kissed Nailah and ge
