Chapter 256

Aria's POV I was awakened by a sharp pain twisting in my gut. Just as I tried to sit up, Aiden stirred beside me. The dim night light cast soft shadows across the bedroom. Aiden immediately flicked on the main light, and I winced as brightness flooded the room. His eyes widened when he saw my face. "What's wrong?" Concern etched his features as he scanned my appearance. My stomach churned violently. "Bathroom. Now," I managed to gasp, clutching my abdomen as I hurried off the bed. I barely made it to the toilet in time. My stomach had been slightly upset since the afternoon, but I hadn't thought much of it. Now I was paying the price with interest. After the first wave passed, I staggered to the sink, only for another surge of nausea to hit me. I retched violently, my knuckles turning white as I gripped the counter. Aiden pushed the bathroom door open and was instantly at my side, his warm hand steadying my back. "You're throwing up?" I glanced up at him through watery eyes, too misera