Lila
I stared at my reflection in the mirror, at the dark circles that needed more makeup every day. Insomnia had taken control again, and sleep eluded me. I took comfort in my husband’s arms, but I couldn’t shut my brain off.
What were we going to do? Over a week had passed since we had the pregnancy mishap, and things were only getting worse.
Life was hard for everyone, but it was incredibly atrocious to others. Nathan and I qualified as others. I knew with every cell in my body he was my soul mate. I also knew that fate was a cruel mistress.
“Honeybear, you almost ready?” Nathan called from the bedroom.
“Almost.” I closed up the concealer and brushed on some powder.
My hand trembled, and I clenched it into a tight fist, trying to stop it. I had to keep calm, had to show calm, no m
