CHAPTER 43

  Natalie

  I pace my living room, unable to relax with the cramps wracking my body. I'm in tremendous pain. It feels like my entire nether regions are pulsating, but not in a good way.

  I'm also lightheaded and dizzy, and my body is freezing even though I'm sweating like I'm running a fever.

  Is this normal?

  I don't know, so I called Linnea.

  She is on her way here, and she can't come quickly enough. I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I told her how I was feeling over the phone, and she thought I should go to the hospital.

  Linnea said, "I think you're having a miscarriage," which broke my heart. I'm far gone in the pregnancy, and I should probably call an ambulance, but I can't breathe! I want another baby, and now I'm in tears because Alaric isn't picking up his damn phone.

  Why isn't my soon-to-be husband answering?!