Harper Elias explodes. “How dare you suggest killing my child? That’s my son or daughter in there!” He’s yelling so loud the walls shake. The doctor tries to explain but Elias is in his face, “You’re not touching her or the baby, I’ll sue this whole hospital!” I’m pissed now, stepping between them, voice cracking but sharp. “Are you that selfish, Elias? Ready to let me die for this thing? You’d rather have a dead wife and no baby than lose your precious seed?” He spins on me, eyes wild and confused, screaming, “You promised me a family! You promised!” His hands are around my throat, squeezing, and I’m gasping, clawing at his wrists, and everything goes black…. I wake up choking on air, sitting bolt upright in bed, sweat pouring down my back. Elias is already shaking me, “Harper, hey, hey, you were having a nightmare, breathe.” I shove him off hard, still gasping, heart hammering. “Yeah, no shit, genius. You were choking me in it.” He looks hurt for a second but then he pulls me aga
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