Rose’s POV

My breath caught, and I shivered, scarcely noticing the resulting dizziness. My hands clutched for the sheets, hanging on for dear life as though they could anchor me in the here and now.

"Maybe I made a mistake," I stammered, shivering. "That can't happen. I can't be pregnant."

The doctor leaned his head a little, his face in a serene expression. “I see this is a surprise for you—”

A shock?" I let out a short, gasping laugh, though nothing was amusing about it. ...