I was still resting in my room after the intense encounter with Dominic in his study. My body ached from his rough handling, and the doctor's stern warnings about being careful with the baby kept replaying in my mind. The supplements Dominic had brought me sat untouched on the nightstand - a constant reminder of the life growing inside me.

Just as I was starting to feel more comfortable, I heard Dominic's phone ringing from somewhere nearby. The sound was sharp and insistent, cutting ...