Chapter 5

As I was falling, Lucas came running like he'd lost his mind.

He reached out and caught me mid-air, and we both crashed hard onto the grass.

I heard Lucas let out a painful groan, and I hurried to get up.

"Lucas." I called out.

"I'm here," he said.

He hugged me as if he'd never let go, his voice shaking.

"I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner," he said.

His familiar embrace finally pulled me out of my nightmare.

I grabbed onto his shirt, sobbing so hard I could barely speak.

"The baby's gone," I choked out.

"They…