Chapter 4

When I woke again, white light burned above me.

The sharp smell of antiseptic filled the room.

My hand went straight to my stomach.

The doctor stood beside the bed.

“I’m sorry.”

“We couldn’t save the baby.”

Footsteps rushed down the hallway.

The door flew open.

Gavin stood there, his collar undone and sweat across his forehead.

The moment he saw me, he stopped.

“Elara…”

Before he could come closer, another set of footsteps approached.

Calm.

Measured.

The medical staff in the hallway moved aside.

The hospital director hurried forward.

Two men in black suits entered first and took their…