Chapter 52
Aaliyah
The pain in my stomach was unbearable.
I found myself lying on a wooden table in the living room. My breathing was shallow, coming out in ragged gasps. My skin was covered in sweat, mixing with the blood that stained my stomach.
Hayley came near me, speaking in hushed tones, but all I could focus on was the searing pain. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. We were meant to be in the hospital, but fear of witches had driven us to hide here.
Now, surrounded by candles, I felt trapped. Another jolt of pain slammed into me, and I screamed, gripping Hayley's hand. My chest tightened, and I couldn't breathe. My hands grasped Hayley's as I tried to push, but it was to no avail. Nothing happened. I had been in labor since morning, and now it was midnight.
Tears streamed down my face as I continued to push hard.
"What's happening?" Hayley asked.
