Aria POV
The first pain came just before dawn.
I frowned as I slowly sat up in bed, pressing a hand against my stomach.
"It must be another practice contraction," I whispered.
The doctor had warned me about them.
I took a deep breath and tried to relax.
A few minutes later...
Another sharp pain gripped me.
This one was stronger.
Longer.
I looked at the clock on the bedside table.
Five minutes later, it happened again.
A nervous smile spread across my face.
"No way..."
I quickly reached for my phone and called the first person who came to mind.
Margaret answered almost immediately.
"Aria?"
"I think..."
I paused as another contraction stole my breath.
"I think the baby's coming."
"I'm on my way!"
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Twenty minutes later, Margaret helped me into her car.
She held my ha
