Lincoln listened to Caroline's breathing and knew when she was asleep. He wouldn't sleep at all, however, not after what they had done. They had possibly created a life tonight, and he could barely stomach the violent knotting in his gut at the thought. Had he condemned an innocent child to facing the horrors of their newly changed world? But if Caroline wanted the baby, it would become a part of his mission.

He stretched back on the bed, listening to the heavy silence. People ...