Nora's POV
A sharp pain tears through my abdomen, forcing me to bend over as my hand flies to my stomach. It feels like something is wrapping around my midsection, twisting tighter and tighter until I might split in two. The agony spreads through my core, and I barely register Shane guiding me to a shaded area on the beach, his hands steady as he helps me sink onto the warm sand.
"Breathe through it," he instructs, and I realize I've been holding my breath. My lips part as I exhale shakily, leaning back on my elbows while the pain pulses through me. Hugo hovers above, his expression tight with concern.
"What's wrong with her?" he demands, looking between Shane and me.
