Chapter 0566

And then, when I opened my eyes, I saw it.

The shadow entity, lurking at the edge of the garden. I thought it was just a trick of the light at first, but then it grinned, and its sharp white teeth glared at me through the darkness like rows of knives.

My breath hitched. I couldn't move, couldn't scream, couldn't even blink. I was frozen.

And then vision seized me, unbidden and terrifying. My baby, our baby, lifeless in my arms, a future stolen before it had even begun. Tears stung my eyes, a silent scream lodged in my throat.

And then I woke up.

I shot up in bed, my heart racing, tears streaming down my face. It was a dream, just a dream. But the terror, the loss, it felt so real, so palpable, that I couldn't shake it.

I glanced at Enzo. He was still sleeping peacefully beside me, unaware of the awful vision had just endured. I wondered, for a moment, if I should wake him. But I ultimately decided against it.

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and hormones, or something more? A premonition, a warning? The shadow entity, it had been in my dreams before, but

shaking. I had to go back out to that garden, had to see if the entity was still there. In my half-asleep and half-crazed mind, that was the most

out of bed again, my movements slow and deliberate, careful not to disturb Enzo. I grabbed my robe and tiptoed out of the

my dream. I quickly made my way to the elevator, then took it down to the lobby. There was no receptionist this time, just a sign stating to ring the bell, but I walked right past and made my way down the hall toward the door that led to the

against my skin, and took in the sounds of the city. The air smelled faintly of cigarettes, a

no shadow entity. Just a few potted plants, a couple

and sank down onto the bench, onto the very same spot I

it wasn't just a dream? No... I shook my head to dispel the thoughts. I must have seen this garden at some point, maybe from the hotel

had to be. Just a dream, and nothing

I wouldn't let myself believe that my baby could really be in danger. I

arm instinctively reaching out for me. I snuggled against him, burying

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