The Sacrificial Love of an Immortal

by Kurtis Eckstein

  The woman was middle-aged, and dressed professionally. Her black pencil shirt and white blouse made her look like she was coming to work at an office. I didn’t know her name, but I knew that Freya and Lily were going to use this experience as a test run, to see if they wanted to hire her for the wedding. Freya already had the important things lined up, like the venue, catering, and even a DJ, but she hadn’t decided on a photographer yet.

  After some quick introductions, we got right into taking shots, starting with some individual pictures of everyone, followed by groups that got larger and larger. First it was me, Lily, and Freya – I refused to take ones of just me and Lily, or me and Freya alone – then it was the three of us with Rose, followed by a few pictures of just Lexi and Heidi. And then Rose also wanted to get a few of just her and Heidi as well.

  Once we were snapping some shots with all six of us, with my arm wrapped around each of my two women, Freya unexpectedly jerked forward with a low groan.

  “What’s wrong?” Lily and I said in sync.

  Freya sucked in a sharp breath. “I think…I think that was a contraction.”

  “Already?” Heidi asked.

  Freya nodded. “I read that they can start really early, like only four months in, so it doesn’t necessarily mean anything.” She paused for a few seconds. “I think I’m good.”

  “Are you sure?” I asked. “We’ve already got most of the pictures we wanted.”

  She shook her head. “Yes, but the reservation is still for another hour, so I’d like to enjoy the garden while we can.”

  Lily and I exchanged a glance, before I nodded. “Okay.”

  “Everything alright?” the photographer asked.

  Freya replied. “Yeah, go ah–” She jerked forward again, this time her hands flying to her stomach. “Nope. Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope,” she said in response to the pain.

  I knew she had a higher pain tolerance than most people, but cramping was still cramping. No doubt her powerful muscles contracting didn’t feel very pleasant.

  Given how fast the entire pregnancy had progressed so far, I knew it would be best to play it safe in order to ensure it was a safe birth. Thus, I decided it was best if I just make the decision for Freya.

  “Lily, grab your purse and call Dr. Hawthorne. I think we’re about to greet Eden a few days sooner than we expected.”

  However, instead of listening, she stared up at me with a stunned expression.

  “Lily?” I said in confusion, only to realize everyone was staring at me now. Lily, Lexi, Heidi, Rose, and then Freya too after her contraction released.

  “What’s going on?” I asked, my anxiety rising.

  “Sam,” Lily finally replied. “Your eyes…they’re glowing. Like mine…”

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