Delivery

Just as Hella had promised, Beatrice could not feel her body. She was numb from the waist down. The Cissus had worked more quickly than expected. The pain she felt was excruciating. It felt like she was being ripped apart from the inside. Every time she caught her breath. 

Her stomach tightened. A contraction seized her entire body. 

"You should have given her a sedative. Her Majesty does not need to watch this." Clancy was perturbed at Hella. "You two hold this sheet so that Her Majesty is protected." Clancy ordered. 

Both maids obeyed her request. They both got on opposite sides of the bed and held up the sheet. When it was high enough to obstruct Beatrice's view, Clancy spoke. 

"Perfect! Now, you may proceed, Hella." Clancy urged.