The pain returned.
Jasmin slept restlessly, but she held perfectly still so she would not wake Edwin. His breathing was soft and steady beside her, a quiet rhythm that spoke of deep exhaustion.
The dull ache swept through her body once more. This time it came with a sharp cramping low in her abdomen. Jasmin pressed the edge of the blanket against her mouth to muffle any sound. She would not disturb his rest.
Slowly the pain eased and she found she could breathe freely again.
Before dawn Edwin woke as he always did. He began reciting his prayers and the gentle sound roused Jasmin in the quiet hours of the night.
She moved carefully, careful not to draw his attention. She had already been enough of a burden to him. In the short time they had been together this was the second
