Help Me!

Savannah found herself drawn to the edge of darkness but blinked multiple times, trying to fight back the inky blackness threatening to overwhelm her. He'd been gone for hours and though the room was in total darkness, Savannah could feel night creeping nearer. Where had he gone? what was he doing?

she was under no illusion that he'd forgotten about what Rachel had set her up for this morning. To Reginald, he saw his slave cheating on him and from memory, Savannah knew Reginald wouldn't let it slide. But the uncertainty of her fate hung over her head like a the blade of a sharp knife.

With tears prickled her eyes, she brought her hand to her stomach, rubbing quietly and drawing strength from her unborn baby. "Mummy is gonna protect you no matter what."

As if it could hear her, Savannah felt a sudden push against her palm and her breathing hitched

"oh Goddess. you moved."

A wave of pure, undiluted sadness hit her square in the chest and more tears spilled from her eyes. Ryker should