Regret continued to fill Rowena's mind as she realized how catastrophic the decision she had almost made was. She had almost taken not only her own life, but the life of the child she was carrying. Worst of all, she had almost broken the promise she had made to Ivan, leaving her with an overwhelming sense of guilt and forcing her to make a firm decision.

Rowena banished any thought of ending her life. She threw away the sadness that tempted her to give up. She would not allow herself to do that. Instead, that grief had ignited a new purpose within her.

Rowena's purpose in life had shifted. Perhaps...