Chapter Nineteen
Encounter
The baby was restless. After trying to mentally calm the child within her womb, gave up and eased out of bed. was on his side, his back to her. She could hear him breathing through his mouth, evidence that his sinuses were closed off.
But at least he’s sleeping. The medicine must be helping.
But at least he’s sleeping. The medicine must be helping. Rounding the bed, she leaned over and held a hand above his face. The heat that had been radiating off him was gone, and she couldn’t see any sweat beading on his skin, proving his fever had broken. Biting her lower lip, she went to the water closet, taking care not to wake him.
She started to go back to bed, when she realized she was hungry. No, she was starving. For what, she didn’t know. But clearly this pr
