SEVENTEEN

"Breathe April, breathe". He had said to her during the course of the night.

But how was she to breathe at that moment? How was it to breathe when there was so much pain? She wanted to scream but failed yo find her voice, and all she could do was shut her eyes tightly as hér fingers clutched the silken sheets tightly.

She felt him plant tender kisses on her head and one of his hand was secured around her midriff to keep her from moving too much.

"It's alright". He said to her soothingly.

His voice had never sounded deeper and more alluring, and she tried her best to focus on it and not the pain.

"It..hurts so much". She said. Her voice was merely a whisper but he heard and he planted another lingering kiss on her head to soothe her.

"It'll pass soon". He assured her. "You're doing so well, so very well".

His words encouraged her and she was more determined to get over the pain.

"Breathe".

And she forced herself to breathe, a she dragged in a shuddering breath before letting