Chapter 75

Aurora With a heavy heart, I navigated my way into the woods alone, afraid and confused. Cold bit deep into my skin, filling my body with goosebumps. Drenched under the rain, my hair and my wet clothes were glued to my body, filling me with a shivering sensation. I hugged my small frame as I made my way deep into the woods, walking fast as paranoia got the best of me. My sneeze became more violent as every minute went by and my nose was running like a tap. The wind after tonight's heavy downpour caused my teeth to clatter. I tried rubbing my palms together to breathe a little warmth, but it was in vain. Afraid that I was lost in the middle of nowhere, tears streamed down my eyes, rolling down my cheeks before mixing with the rainwater. I craved warmth. I craved shelter. But there was none. Unconsciously, my hands flew to my stomach as if shielding it from the impact of the mighty wind. My heart broke into tiny pieces when I remembered that I was pregnant. Poor baby. I felt sorry that h