Chapter 39

No, no. It can't be possible.

I paced around the room, feeling really petrified, I didn't want to think of what might happen if Damien ever finds out. There might be some progress in him liking me but this would ruin it completely!

I wrapped my arms around myself, trying as much as possible not to burst out crying. What would I do? I can't even tell anyone?!

How could I even forget?!

I leaned against the wall, allowing a small cry to escape my lips.

But he can't kill the child, can he? He'd be going against the moon goddess and that could bring great punishment on him. But once again, he shouldn't be underestimated. He could do the most unexpected things.

I gently sat on the bed, rubbing a palm over my flat tummy. I couldn't believe there was life growing there. But this was risky, even if Damien doesn't let me get rid of it, am I really ready to bring a child into this world that has been nothing but cruel to me? Am I really ready to let an innocent child come face all the ha