Cathair and everyone else likely wanted this to be over nearly as much. All right, he knew he did, especially watching Eden suffer like this.
It wasn't any more difficult than carrying her across the cottage and trying to kiss her at the same time. It took some work, but if it made her more comfortable.
He scoffed softly at her words. It was nonsense. If anything, she was far too good for him. And yes, he had this strange sense of belonging with her. It'd started when he'd found out how much they had in common and rather escalated dramatically with their night of passion. He didn't exactly jump into bed with every lady who offered.
Eden was different and she was certainly worth a bit of extra fussing when she was hurting so badly.