Book 2: Chapter 41:

*Raine*

“It still has an umbilical cord…” I whisper, dragging myself closer to the sweet-looking baby, ignoring the way my leg seems to hurt worse than it did.

“What does that mean?” Reid asks, his brows furrowed and lips pressed tightly together as he assesses the tiny little being as it sleeps soundly.

“That thing on its belly…It’s attached still. That usually comes off after they are born.” I m