Bang-

The scream pierced the air simultaneously with the sound of an explosion.

Instantly, the ballroom descended into chaos.

Instinctively, I shielded my belly, bracing for the inevitable impact, only to find myself caught in a familiar, comforting embrace. "Gregory-"

The scent of burning filled my nostrils as another explosion erupted, sending people scattering in every direction.

"My God, it's sulfuric acid!"

The surrounding screams only heightened the panic, making it impossible for Gregory and me to move through the frantic crowd. Summer, completely unhinged, showed no regard for those around her.

Some were splashed with the acid, causing utter mayhem.

Just as Summer charged at me, Lucius burst through the crowd, restraining her but not without sustaining burns himself. "Jane, you alright?"

I forced myself to remain calm. "I'm fine, but we need to get Gregory to the hospital now!"

Dr. Andrews and Abdul joined us in our car, rushing Gregory to the emergency room while I fought off waves of dizziness.

"Jane!"

Christine caught me as I nearly collapsed, having not even checked on her safety earlier. But before I could inquire, she screamed for a doctor.

The rest became a blur, overwhelmed by noise until darkness claimed me.

When I awoke, I wasn't in a hospital.

My first instinct was to touch my belly, relieved to feel my unborn child still safe within.

in what seemed like a cabin on a cruise

everything together, the door swung

grabbed the blanket, but was shocked by

it be

...

Hospital.

back suffered severe burns that would likely scar. However, that

"I saw her enter the

Lucius, despite

Gregory regained

desperation, said, "Try

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be calm?!" Christine's

away. If I had saved

I hadn't pulled you away,

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gown and meticulously done hair now

disarray, interjected. "Arguing wet

change what's happened."

is figuring out how to explain this

just come

host of today's ill-fated ball, Herbert had

news," Herbert said as

"Ike still hasn't woken

to be there. Call me once

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gathered ominously, the sea mirroring the

ship, the situation

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