Chapter 42

Anna’s POV

I cleaned my mouth and stared at myself in the mirror, my fingers gripping the sink.

No… it can’t be.

My stomach was still twisting and I hated the thought that was trying to creep into my mind. Ryan always pulled out, he never messed up, he was so damn careful every single time, so there was no way… no way this was what I was thinking. I’m still too young… This can’t be happening, right?

A shaky laugh escaped my lips, almost like I was trying to convince myself it was just the fever, just the stress.

But when I turned, my eyes widened. Mom was standing there in the mirror’s reflection, watching me with suspicion written all over her face. My heart jumped into my throat.

“Honey…” she whispered, stepping closer. She touched my forehead, then the side of my neck, and sighed. “You’re burning up, Anna. You’re hot. Are you sure you’re okay?” Her eyes were sharp, almost like she wanted to ask me something else, something deeper, but be