Lost Me Gained Regret

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.

from the bed, finding myself in what seemed like a cabin on a cruise

piece everything together, the door

but was shocked

can it be

...

Hospital.

intense rescue operation, Gregory was out of danger, but his back suffered severe burns that would likely scar. However,

"I saw her enter the ER. How could she

a search, and Lucius, despite

wasn't found before Gregory regained consciousness, he'd surely lose his

desperation, said, "Try to calm

"How can

be calm?!" Christine's

shouldn't have pulled me away. If I had saved Jane, Gregory wouldn't

"If I hadn't pulled you away, you

you two stop

vel.net

gown and meticulously

disarray, interjected. "Arguing wet

change what's happened."

figuring out how to explain this to

having just come from Bella's room where she was now

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

if there's any news," Herbert

nodded, "Ike still hasn't

replied, "Given today's chaos, I need to be there. Call me

...

ominously, the sea mirroring the

situation was