Cassandra’s heart raced with disbelief as she stared at the ultrasound screen. What she saw shattered her perception of her beloved pet snake. She had brought Reggie to the vet, suspecting he might be ill or experiencing an unusual behavior, but the reality was far worse than anything she had imagined.

Cassandra’s mind was in turmoil. How could she have been so blind to the true nature of her beloved pet? For weeks, she had been unaware of Reggie’s true intentions, sleeping soundly with him curled around her body. Now, the thought of it sent chills down her spine. What has she done?!