Moonspear bargaining (part 2)

he did not stray from outside the ulaq unless asked by anaa alone. he could do little for her, and the muffled sounds echoing outside the birthing place caused the beat of his heart to quicken. he shifted where he sat, a stirring in his feet drawing him upwards to pace uncontrollably. 

if any had joined him during the length of the labor, he had not paid them any attention. he gave way to a stressed routine of sit, stand, pace, repeat. thoughts bounced off the walls of his mind, a headache beginning to form. how long would this last? how many siblings would he have? was anaa ok? was there anything he could do for her? what if something went wrong? what if what happened to panuk and rolayne's mom happened to...no! 

he gave a clearing shake of his head before moving to sit once more. he would not let his worry drift to such dark thoughts.