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?!

He is never there when I need him! I left a voice message, but the fucker probably won't call me back. Alaric is very passionate about his job. I love that about him, his i