"I can not believe you're pregnant, Effie," Clark squealed and rubbed, bed her stomach. "My two best friends will be moms; well, Effie is already a mom raising Zara. But oh my god, I'm going to be your children's godmother."I look at Effie, and we both smile. We haven't seen Clark since he and his dad fought. He and his mom left him and lived with Sam, to which Sam agreed and is already a good son-in-law. It's a small apartment, but they plan to find a house somewhere in Malibu, away from Clark's dad.I think it's good, but knowing he is a big-shot lawyer in LA, he would do anything to get them back, especially with the domestic violence and abuse. I heard this all from Effie, and despite my hate for him before for what he did to her, I couldn't help but feel sympathy towards him. I never thought the perfect prince of the school could have a dark side story in his life."I am going to be the godmother, right?"I chuckled, looking through baby clothes as we chilled in the poolside."D

After school, I was called to Miss Bloomfield's office. The lady with the large rim glasses glares at me, trying to read what is going through my mind after she learns I'm pregnant."So, Miss Peters. I assume your role as Princess Jasmin will be difficult for a pregnant girl."I bite my lower lips and hold my round belly. "I'm afraid someone has to play the part."Mrs. Bloomfield let out a sigh. "It can't be helped." She sighed again. "I don't understand these teenagers when it comes to dating. Have any of you heard of protection? Condoms? I got married when I was in my thirties.""I'm sorry, Mrs. Bloomfield." I chuckled wry."Principle Brown well informed me about your pregnancy, and soon you will be on maternity leave. But what of graduation?""I can't attend the ceremony but will receive the diploma."Miss Bloomfield closed her eyes. "To be pregnant young and have not experienced the real world. Since you can't play Jasmine, someone else can.""Miss Bloomfield, if I may," I began.

I don't know how long it has been since Devin kidnapped me.Hours. Days. Months?I have no clue since there are no windows to see if dawn has risen or nightfall, no clocks to tell what the fuck time it is. They have taken my phone and purse after the abduction.I've eaten a little to keep my stomach from growling and feed my baby.I'm disgusted with myself. Sick to my stomach to think I will kill myself with the baby. I kept apologizing to it. Sings lullaby. Even tell stories to kill time to show how much I love him.I was sitting on the couch facing the fireplace in the room. I didn't bother to look when the rustle of locks was heard and see who was at the door.I know Maria came back with a tray of food. Set it on the table."Maria, what time is it?""It's nighttime," she answered weakly.I snort.Of course, she wouldn't give me the accurate time. Devin will punish her. The fresh bruises on her arms and legs are shown. Nothing on her face tells me he wanted her face unmarked."You k

"Are you goddamn stupid! Where is the fucking Doctor?!" A minute I was in a dream the minute I woke up to Devin's frantic voice. I want to open my eyes but am too weak to do so. Plus, I don't want them to know I'm awake. Just stay playing possum. "Sorry, Sir, but he's stuck in traffic and won't be here within an hour." Said one of his men. "Fuck!" Things fell, glassware shattered, and Devin threw some other stuff. "If none of you shitheads find a doctor, I will all fuckin balls cut and feed it to my sharks." Devin's voice is rage and agitated. "I come home to find this problem in my house. You let my hostage cut herself under your watch." "Seńor DuPont, I think it's better to have her treated in the hospital," that was coming from Maria's voice. "And get the risk of getting caught by them." Devin paused, then I heard a slap. "You think I would risk bringing her to the hospital? You think I'm stupid." "I...I'm sorry, Seńor- Ah!" Another slap. "Shut the fuck up!" "But, Seńor,

Black filled the edges of my vision; I kept my eyes open but only saw white lines as they moved like a road. The only thing I could hear was my heartbeat. My breath came in ragged, shallow gasps. Seconds passed as I lay there, then I heard voices."Patient is eighteen years old. Female. High school. Shot in the shoulder with a .45 and is in labor."People swarmed all over me, trying to help me, I realized."Let me through!"Liam?It's his voice."Sir, you need to back off and let us do our jobs.""I need to be there for her. That's my fiancé and my son."Liam, I'm here. Please don't leave me."Sir, we will save the child, but I can't guarantee the mother.""Well, you have to do your best!" Liam yelled at the top of his lungs. "I don't care how much the cost. I want you to save them.""Liam, calm down." I hear Rex's voice telling his little brother to ease his distress.I couldn't make out the words and only wish I could. I want him by my side. The doctor just pushed him away. My body