Chapter 57. Trouble

Sofie’s POV

“Oh, fuck,” I groaned, feeling the foreign, sharp pangs of an ache seize my abdomen for the umpteenth time that morning.

Earlier that day, I had woken up healthy and sated from the passionate events of the night before, so I had no idea what could have triggered the pain. It felt like something with elongated fangs was chewing on my belly like it was a gummy worm. I had taken some medicine to relieve the pain, but it seemed to be worsening as time went by, and fear was gradually starting to get a hold of me as I thought about my baby. Roman had left for work about an hour ago, so I could easily go to the obstetrician’s without needing to tell a lie.

“Please be okay, baby. Please,” I muttered to myself as I caressed the gentle slope of my belly. To me, it seemed like my belly was gradually starting to soften and widen, but for some rea