Chapter 142 Epilogue 1

• Time slipped away, seconds merging with minutes, and the chaos outside drew closer. I could see flashes of movement, but they felt like shadows dancing on the walls of my mind, visitors telling tales of torment. My baby was responding to the chaos, stirring restlessly in my womb, and I desperately wanted to shield him or her from the tumult outside. My breath hitched with every contraction; every surge was a cruel reminder that time was running out.
• "I can’t… I can’t…" I cried, panic overcoming me once more.
• "Just focus here, Harper! Just us! You’re doing great. Remember, you’re strong, and I’m right here," Ethan urged, squeezing my hand tighter as we moved. He tried carrying me, but I was hurting all over from the pain Serena dealt on me. He could only hold me close and help me get out of there while Liam and the guys went before us, protecting us from danger.