A Crimson Fall

The pool of blood on the marble floor was spreading faster now, bright red against the pristine white stone. Damon stood frozen for what felt like hours but was probably only seconds, watching Vivian's face grow paler as she pressed both hands to her stomach.

"The baby." She whispered again, her voice barely audible. "Damon, the baby."

The words broke through his shock like a gunshot. Damon droppe