"Ceri," I said softly. "Why didn't you tell me?" Her vivid green eyes met mine. "I thought you'd be angry," she said with desperate worry. "Rachel, it's the only way I can get rid of it." My lips parted. "You don't want it?" Ceri's expression blanked. She stared wonderingly at me for a moment. "What are we talking about?" she asked cautiously. "Your baby!" Her mouth dropped open and she flushed scarlet."