Jordan’s arms held me like a vise, but he did help me to sit up. The cat swayed closer, his long tail swishing as he walked. I tried twisting away from my captor, but Jordan just would not let go. A scream ripped from my throat, when the animal leaped onto the bed. It dipped with the cat’s massive weight. My arms wrapped around my stomach, instinctively protecting the child within. My feet scramble for leverage to pull away. I couldn’t catch my breath, my heart pounded in my ears and I began to see black spots dance before my eyes. “Shh, Sam. Shh, calm down, baby. You have to calm down.” Jordan was trying to sooth me, but all I could do was stare at the massive cat coming closer. “Sam,” Jordan said sharply. I jumped and looked up at him with wide eyes. “You have to take a deep breath. This isn’t good for the baby.” Jordan was right. The thought of hurting little Ava had me closing my eyes and trying to take a deep breath.
