Page 147 of Sin With Me
"Yeah, one second."
I cover Raven up and readjust her pillows. "Do you want some ice to chew on?"
"Yes, please."
"I'll check the kitchen."
I walk to the fridge and open the freezer, then pull out the ice cube tray.
"What'd you think you're doin'?" Wesley pushes the barrel into the back of my head.
"She wants ice. You know you don't have to keep threatenin' me with that. I'm not goin' anywhere."
"Let's hope not. That'd be very stupid...for you and the baby."
"Do you have any Ziploc bags? I need to crush this."
"In the lower cupboard."
He backs up enough for me to open it and grab what I need. Then I pop the cubes inside and zip it.
"Anythin' firm I can use?"
"Here's a glass." He hands me one from the top cupboard.
I smack the bottom against the bag until the ice is crushed enough to eat. Then I bring it back to Raven and she shoves a handful in her mouth.
"Here's the heatin' pad." Wesley hands it to me, and I get it plugged in, then underneath Raven's body.
"How's that feel?"
"Perfect. Thank you."
"Have you picked a name?" I ask, hoping to distract her from this hellhole we're in. I also want to get her mind off the pain.
"I've narrowed it down to Bailey for a girl and Braden for a boy."
"We decided on Victor for a boy. After my grandpops," Wesley talks over her.
"Oh, right," Raven agrees, defeated.
Please, God. Let it be a girl.
"Oh shit, another one..." Her face pinches and when she can't take anymore, she cries out.
Sitting on the bed next to her, I give her my hand and tell her to squeeze.
"That was a strong one." She falls back on the pillows when it passes. "It feels like they're gettin' closer."
"They probably are..." My heart races at the pressure of making sure she delivers this baby safely. "When they get about two to three minutes, I'll check you again, or if you feel the urge to push."
"I've been so scared about givin' birth...this isn't how it's supposed to be."
"I know, sweetie. But I'm here and we're gonna get through this together." I move the cold towel up to her forehead and then wipe down her neck.
"Wesley said Jonah was supposed to bring you here. Have you seen him?" she whispers.
"Um...he forced me into his truck while I was at work and then he crashed his truck."
