Hazel stirred on the bed. She moaned and turned on her side while snuggling under the thick blanket. It was a cold morning.

The sky was a dull gray, the sun had not yet risen behind the horizon, and it seemed to be even colder outside than it was inside.

She pulled the blanket over her body and let out a soft moan. Since the doctor had placed her on bed rest the day before, she has done nothing but eat, sleep, and take adequate rest just like he had said.

Even her dinner had been brought in by Maria.

Maria had ensured that she ate the food and took...