Chapter: 2020

He'd watched Aimee struggle, of course, and he'd been sympathetic.

But he was only on the outside looking in; comforting her had been Nikolas’ job. Jonathan's concern had its limits then.

Now, though, it was Bethany, and it was like he could feel every ache and wave of nausea as if they were his own.

“Don't worry so much. I know my limits." This wasn't her first time, after all, and she could feel her body's signals well enough to manage.

After a long silence, when Jonathan still hadn't spoken, Bethany slowly looked up.