Newly-pregnant Dr Beth Nichols is happily engaged to Liam Darrah, a fellow doctor. She has no idea she is being stalked by ex-patient Edwin Evans as she makes her way home one evening after a late shift at the hospital. After being anaesthetised she wakes up in Edwin’s basement, held against her will, and eventually gives birth there without medical help. However, Beth tries to stay positive, and somehow knows that Liam will still be out there searching for her. Every night she looks up at the light bulb that is never switched off, and prays that one day they will be together again.
This Romance/Suspense story is written from different perspectives; from Beth’s 9 year old daughter Amy, born in captivity, from Beth herself, unwillingly pregnant again years later with Edwin’s baby, from Liam and Edwin, and 16 years later from Joss, Beth and Edwin’s son.
Genre: FICTION / SuspenseGood steady sales and ranking usually in the 150,000 - 200,000 area.
CHAPTER 2 - BETH
My head is pounding, and a bright light above ensures I quickly have to close my eyes again. Feeling nauseated, I lie still, using my other senses to try and recognise sounds or a particular aroma which could confirm to me that I am still in the accommodation unit. However, I can hear nothing at all; not even the usual birdsong, and there is an unaccountably earthy, damp smell. Suddenly curious, I fight sickness and confusion to sit up and take note of my surroundings.
I have no idea where I am. I am lying on top of a double bed. It is not the bed where I wrap myself contentedly around Liam. There is a duvet beneath me covered with a surprisingly clean-looking lilac flowery cover, which is complete with matching sheets and pillow cases. There does not seem to be any other furniture. There are no windows, and the bare bulb above my head is the only source of light.
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Translated by Mathilde Stouvenel
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Translated by Giorgia Giannetti
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Translated by Lex Avila
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