Chapter 102

VIV’S POV I stirred awake to the shrill ringing of my phone vibrating on the nightstand. Blinking against the dim light filtering through the heavy hotel curtains, I reached for it blindly, my fingers fumbling against the smooth glass screen. Martha’s name flashed across it. Groaning, I sat up, feeling the heavy weight of my belly shift uncomfortably. My hand instinctively cradled the mound under my loose nightshirt. It was day two since I left home and already, the loneliness, the discomfort, and the sheer irritation were gnawing at me. I swiped to answer. "Hello?" My voice was groggy but laced with urgency. "Vivienne," Martha’s prim voice came through, laced with triumph. "I have it." I sat straighter. "You have it?" "Yes. I made a brief recording when I tried to kiss Kaelon," she said breathlessly. "He pushed me away before I could, but it’s clear in the video. Clear enough." I pressed my palm hard against my chest, feeling my heart thudding. "That’s enough, ma'am," I said quickly,