The first to step forward was Selene, her long silver hair flowing like moonlight. She knelt beside Evernight's bed, her gentle hands brushing back strands of sweat-matted hair. Her voice was soothing, melodic. "Sister, you are so brave. To bring his child into the world… it is a blessing to all of us. Lean on us, even if only for this moment."
Evernight blinked, tears forming. "Sister…" She whispered the word as if testing it, then smiled weakly. "Thank you."
Next came Avelora, radiant with golden eyes like dawn. She clasped Evernight's other hand. "We will stand together. As you give birth, we give you our strength. Do not fear."
Diva stepped closer, wrapping an arm gently around Evernight's shoulders, speaking with soft reassurance. "See? You are not alone. We are all with you now."
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More of the wives came forward, each with their own embrace, their own words.
