Chapter Thirteen: Reality Check

Helena's POV

"I meant to get out of bed." I spoke with difficulty. I have suffered the longest night in my life sitting beside the toilet.

Castle flattened his palm on my forehead. "You feel a little too warm. You look pale. Should I call a doctor? It's unlike you to sleep in this late."

"What time is it?" I have lost all sense of time.

"Three in the afternoon."

"Oh no! I missed several meetings!"

"Slow down. I took care of it." Castle pushed me back down. "Are you... Did he... Did it work?"

"What?"

"Are you with child?"

I suspect it. Why else would i throw up all night and through the morning? Alexander got the job done. I must be pregnant. A stupid smile graced my face. Castle expressed confusion. "I think so." All of a sudden, I don't feel so ill anymore. I have a reason to get out of bed. I'm going to hav