With trembling fingers, Alicia retrieved a necklace from an old wooden box under the bed.

All the stuff in that box belonged to her mother. She touched the necklace which adorned with a photograph capturing the essence of her mother.

The woman in that old photo possessed clear blue eyes and flowing blonde hair. Alicia wore it around her neck, clutching the pendant.

Mom, please, please do help me and give me courage to save Tobias.

My moon god, please grant me a protection of my baby growing in my body. A silent prayer escaping her lips.

Lee sighed and then drove Alicia to the St. Crescent Medical Center.

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