SHE'S MINE! Stolen By Desire

Chapter One

Ashley’s fingers trembled as she dialed her husband’s number for the third time. The baby in her arms let out another weak, pitiful cry, his tiny body burning up against her chest. “Come on, Alex, pick up…” she whispered, bouncing him slightly, hoping to soothe him. The phone rang. Once. Twice. Five times. No answer. Her heart pounded as she redialed. Nothing. Tears pricked her eyes. She pressed the phone harder against her ear, willing him to answer. The baby whined softly, his body limp in her arms, his little hands barely moving. Fear clawed at her throat. Ashley pressed the call button again, desperation making her reckless. Still nothing. She wanted to scream. To throw the phone against the wall. But she didn’t have time for that. She had to get her baby to the hospital. Her gaze darted around their tiny apartment. No car. No one to call for help. The world outside was eerily quiet, too late for pedestrians, too early for morning traffic. She swallowed h...