CLAIRE
The day I both anticipated and feared has come, and it is not going well. Everything is heightened. I’m in pain, and the slightest sound irritates me.
“Can you stop pacing back and forth? You’re annoying!” I heard Khalil complain. I turned to Bryce, and he was as pale as me, maybe even paler.
Bryce growled at him but stopped anyway. Their confusion about the situation is building up, and I swear it adds to the pain and contraction I’m feeling.
Kei is laughing in one corner, Gail and Blue still haven’t arrived, and Victor is in the kitchen brewing something to ease the pain, which I would gladly take when it’s available.
“Can you all go out and give Claire some space? Why are you three even here? Get out if you can’t be useful.” And Leilah is busy taking care of me. I don’t know
