The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223

Ella

Sophia was the last person who I would accept help from in a situation like this.

“I’m fine, thanks,” I said, struggling to my feet. I tried to keep the look of pain off of my face, but it was no small feat. The last contraction was still wreaking havoc on my body and making it nearly impossible to breathe. “Lilith and I were just leaving.”

With that, I grabbed Lilith’s hand and began to pull her away, praying inwardly that Sophia wouldn’t tell Alexander that she had seen me here. That was the last thing I needed right now.

But before we could pass by Sophia, another wave of pain hit me, this time worse than the last. I immediately crumpled again with a cry.

“Woah!” Sophia quickly caught me in her arms and held me upright. “Your contractions are really close together. We need to get you somewhere where you can deliver this baby.”

“The hospital is too far,” Lilith pointed out. “Perhaps we should call an ambulance-”

“No!” The word ripped out of Sophia, causing both Lilith and I to stiffen. Sophia cleared her throat and composed herself. “My house isn’t too far from here. I can drive you. You’ll be able to give birth safely there.”

Lilith and I exchanged wary glances at that. Accepting a ride from Sophia back to Ashclaw or to the hospital was bad enough, but going to her private residence? Where she could just do anything to me and likely get away with it thanks to her doting parents?

“No thanks,” I managed, even as another wave of pain made my voice come out as a mere croak. “I’ll take my chances-”

“Ella. Please.” Sophia stepped in front of me when I tried to hobble past her. Her eyes were softer than I’d ever seen them, the look on her face imploring. “I’m trying to help you.”

For a long moment, I didn’t know what to think. Sophia, of all people, had never tried to help me a day in my life. In fact, she’d always done the complete opposite, always doing everything in her power to make my life a living hell.

And yet, when I looked into her eyes and saw the sincerity there, I couldn’t help but wonder if she was being genuine right now.

I straightened. “Why do you want to help me all of a sudden?” I asked bluntly. “You’ve always been cruel to me.”

To her credit, Sophia didn’t look angered by my accusation. If anything, she looked somewhat resigned to it–and completely guilt–ridden. Her shoulders sagged with a sigh. “I was mean to you because I wanted

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to keep you away from Alexander.”

“Yeah. I’ve known that for a long time now.” I folded my arms over my chest.

“But not for the reason you think,” she added quickly. “I know what Alexander is capable of–the cruelty he inflicts on others. I loved him once, and he treated me like trash. Constantly playing with my mind, making me think he loved me back only to turn around five seconds later and act like I was lower than

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