Victoria's POV

I felt a great rush of fear in me as I rubbed my hand on my stomach while staring at Eli, who couldn't meet my gaze.

With a heartache, I closed my eyes and recalled how I was being hit on the bedstead and how blood rushed down my thighs.

Quickly, I opened my eyes in panic, moved closer to Eli and shook his arms, ''Please tell me I'm wrong.'' I begged while seizing my breath, but he took a deep breath before speaking, ''Did he know about it''? He asked.

''That doesn't answer my question. Why do I feel so much discomfort in my stomach?'' I demanded...