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Iwake up in our bed again and groan. I was just eating some soup down in the medical room. How did I get here? I shake my head from the fog and grab the book on the bedside table. It was one of my favorites growing up, and I wanted to read it to London when she got older. Now I’ll never get the chance. I wipe a tear from my eye and crack the cover, pausing at the note inside.
To my little girl.I hope someday you get to have your own adventures.
Love you baby girl,
Dad
This can’t bethe same book. There is no way. I lost everything in the fire. I climb from the bed and walk over to my bookshelf. I pull out all the books and start looking for other notes.
Oh my god. These are my books. How? I take another good look around the room and break down. I fall to my knees and cry. He did it. He caused the fire. But not before he took everything out of my room. He’s responsible for me being all alone. Losing everyone I loved.
He will pay for this. As soon as I get the opportunity, Rexley Scott will pay. I glance down at my stomach and freeze at the small bump. How? This doesn’t make any sense. I can’t be showing yet.
I rub my tummy and speak softly so Rexley can’t hear me. I know he has cameras in here. But I don’t think they have audio.
“Hi, baby. I’m your mommy,” I whisper as I cry, touching my belly. I feel flutters and cry harder. This isn’t possible. I wipe my eyes and climb to my feet. I have to put a hand against my lower back to help. This is going to take some time to get used to.
The door opens, and I don’t bother giving Rex my attention.
“How long?” I ask, still watching the sun rise from our patio doors, which seem to be unlocked now. Footsteps sound behind me, and I try not to freeze. I keep my body relaxed and let him pull me against his chest, laying his hands against my belly.
“I did what was best for our baby, Kitty. I couldn’t risk anything happening.” I scoff and step away from him.
“How is drugging me safe for the baby, Rex?” He rolls his eyes and runs his fingers through his shaggy hair.
“I kept you on an IV and a feeding tube, Cat. I’m not stupid. I also only used safe drugs. I know what the fuck I’m doing.” I gasp and back away farther.
“You have done a lot in this life, Rex, things you will pay for when the devil gets ahold of you, but that. I can’t believe you did this.”
“I did it to keep my baby alive,” he roars, and I flinch.
“You took my time away, Rex. I will never get these months back. I never wanted to be a mom, but now that I am.” I shake my head and wipe my eyes. Leaving him to think about what he did, I walk into the bathroom and take a shower. I can’t look in the mirror. I went to sleep at two months pregnant and woke up at at least six months. Not only does this make things harder for us to escape, but I am going to have a baby in a few months. I’m not ready.
* * *
A few days have passed,and Rex keeps trying to have a conversation with me, pleading that he did it out of love, but I still can’t handle the fact that I can feel my baby kick and flinch every time it does.
One plus side to Rex feeling bad is I get time outside again. He tried to walk with me, but I fought him on that. He lets me walk Bizzy two around the paths and follows a few feet behind. It really is beautiful here, and I wish I could explore, but I know that won’t happen.
I pick some flowers along the way back to the house and wince when a thorn pricks me. I suck my finger and ignore the groaning behind me. Rex always did love when I would bleed.
We reach the boat, and I walk closer to it. It's not like the key is in the ignition or anything, but the way Rex rushes to pull me away makes me suspicious. I need to find a way to check it out when he’s not around.
I gently rub my belly and make a promise to my baby.
I will find a way off this island. Mommy promises.
CHAPTER10
THEN
REXLEY
Cat has been feeling shitty, and I think I know what is wrong. At least I hope it’s what I have been pushing for. We climb into my car after school, and I drive over to the clinic.
“After this we should get some ice cream,” I tell her with a smile. I am overjoyed at the possibilities that she may finally be mine forever, and I kiss the back of her hand.
“My stomach isn’t really up for dairy right now. I hope this stomach bug goes away soon,” she whines, leaning her forehead against the glass of the window.
