Luna Ariel's POV again

Two more laps and I feel the first cramps coming on.

Gorgio sits at the edge of the pool watching me reach the stairs. When I get there, I grab hold of the step and take a deep breath. But then I felt another one and I was sure the contractions had started.

My eyes fly to my mate, who is now watching me closely.

"Why did you stop? You're so red, darling". He slowly gets up and comes over to me, still watching me closely.

"It looks like the contractions have started, Gorgio. I feel cramps in my lower abdomen". He ran over to me,...