42: STUBBORN LUNA

KANE COLTEN

As I stood by my wife's side, witnessing the intensity of her struggle during the delivery of our twins, I was overcome with a profound sense of nervousness that seemed to grip me to my core. Each moment felt like an eternity as she endured the pains of labor, her hand clasping mine with a strength born of determination and a desire to bring our children into the world.

Her palm was slick with sweat, yet I held onto it tightly, offering whatever small comfort I could amidst the whirlwind of emotions swirling around us. In that moment, the physical discomfort of her grip seemed insignificant compared to the magnitude of her efforts and the depth of her resolve.

I was acutely aware of the immense challenge she was facing, and I felt a surge of admiration for her strength and resilience. Despite the waves of pain crashing over her, she remained steadfast in her determination to see this through, to bring our precious twins into our waiting arms.

As each contraction wracked he