Chapter 24

I'm laying on the hospital bed in a bright white sterilise theatre room, doctors on my lower half, and a blue paper towel sheet shielding my vision to the operating site.

I want my mates!

I'm so scared!

Why aren't they here?

My lips start quivering; a nurse tells me it's a reaction to the anaesthetic. I wish it would stop so I could concentrate!

"Holden! Dean!" I beg, tears forming in my eyes.

"They'll be here in a moment." Dr Jules tells me.

I lay back, and stare at the ceiling.

I can do this.

I am ready to become a mother; I've waited long enough, right?

All of a sudden the doors to the room swing open and my mates walk in, rushing to my side.

"I'm scared." I whisper to no one in particular.

"Everything will be fine baby." Holden hushes,

"We are right by your side and will help you through this sweetheart." Dean kisses my forehead lovingly.

"Lizzie, can you feel this?" Dr Jules asks.

"Feel wh