Chapter 134

Nala.

The round lights in the ceiling as they rolled me into the OR barely registered. The only thing in my mind was the brutality of my contractions. Waves of pain

coursed through my body and my fingers dug into my palms to help relieve some of the pressure.

I had never in my life been in so much pain.

But then I remembered his promise. Everything will be fine. I believed him, and that more than anything gave me the

strength to hope for a time beyond this pain that seemed as though it would never end.

The Anesthesiologist put a mask over my face. “Count backwards from ten, ” she said kindly.

10, 9, 8, 7… 6… then everything went dark.

I woke up slowly. My whole body felt heavy. Even moving my fingers was an effort. I knew I was in a hospital. I felt fear.

My lips moved.

“My baby,” I called weakly. “Where is my baby?”

It was only then I realized I was not alone. There was an arm and a head on my thighs. The arm lifted and he straightened.

I stared at him in shock.

He looked haggard. Mo