Beatrice

-Karen-

When I awoke the next time, I was back in our apartment. I bolted up and looked around. I looked down and saw that my belly had grown a lot more since I remembered seeing it last as it protruded through nightgown. I was much smaller before Michael captured me. How far am I right now? I look like I could have this baby any day now… I felt my son moving around, most likely protesting my unwelcomed sudden movement. Sorry pumpkin. Please don’t be too angry at Mama! I had been lying on the chaise and slowly looked over to the bed.

Three pale faced people lay a few feet apart from each other in the large bed. The door opened and closed quietly as I took a step towards the bed. I crossed the space and tried shaking Conor awake. “Wake up!” I rubbed his cheek and kissed his lips, but he didn’t stir. “Wake up Conor! Please!” I pleaded shaking his shoulders. I pressed my ear to his chest, and I could hear his heartbeat. The melodic rhythm I loved and had fallen asleep to many nights befo