Looking out of the window, Vanessa saw a ghostly image of herself, her hand naturally landed on her abdomen, which was now larger than she had expected at this point. The storm blazing in her head was not matched by the room's gentle elegance. Except for safety, she had everything she could desire nearby and with faith, she still needed to get those things here.

Despite the magnificence and intimidation of the Archibald estate, it still felt foreign to her. The employees walked around her like ...