Ava's POV

I sat up in shock at the first realisation that hit me. I hadn't used the sanitary pad meant for this month and the month was almost over with ten days gone beyond the expected date of my period. Still, it doesn't make sense any less...

"I'll be right back," I snatched the strip from her hand and quickly ran to the bathroom to confirm.

My hands quivered as I brought the little device up to my face, words finally vanishing from my mouth and my throat suddenly dried up. This was ...