Evy walked over to the princess, who was losing consciousness again. Evy tried to wake her just as another contraction hit. The princess screamed, her face a mask of pain.

The priestess turned to the midwife, who wore a look of pity. She strode over to the female and pulled her aside, asking, “What can we do to help her?”

The midwife stared at her for a few moments before turning her gaze back to the suffering princess. 

“I can try to turn the baby, but it will be ...