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012 This Time, You Beg Me, Cole
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2025-09-25 18:43:16
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Betrayed, Broken, Back for Revenge 081 Taken Away
(Maya)Lucy is in pre-op.She’s in the narrow hospital bed with the rails up, IV taped down, monitors blinking steadily. Her droopy eyes keep finding mine. Every time I move, she tracks me. Then they close fully.I stay right where I am. Hand on the rail. Body between her and the room.The anesthesiologist checks the chart. A nurse adjusts the line. No one rushes me. No one touches her yet.I keep waiting for someone to tell me this is officially starting. But I keep holding out for for one more minute.Then two men in suits are hovering outside. They are looking through the door glass at me.They don’t look at Lucy.They look at me.One side of the doors open and one man sticks his head in.“Mrs. Vance,” one of them says. “You need to come with us.”“No,” I say immediately. “My daughter is going into theatre. Who are you?”“You’re required elsewhere,” he replies.Dr. Nguyen turns slightly, professional, cautious. “This is pediatric pre-op.”The man flashes an ID. “Federal protective
Betrayed, Broken, Back for Revenge 080 See You At Home
(Maya)“Mrs. Vance,” the doctor says. “We are prepared to proceed today. We need consent forms signed.”The words hit hard. Today.The clipboard stays in his hand.I don’t reach for it.“But the committee already approved Lucy as a donor,” I say. “They cleared her. Why do we need to sign?”The hematologist nods. “They cleared her medically.”Dr. Nguyen steps in, calm and precise. “The committee decides eligibility. That doesn’t replace consent.”The hematologist adds, “nothing proceeds without parental consent.”“So even with approval,” I say, “this stops with me.”“Yes,” Dr. Nguyen says. “It stops with you. Mr Vance has already signed.”“And if you don’t consent,” the hematologist continues, “it goes to court. We don’t believe Owen will survive that delay.”I look at Owen.Asleep. Pale. Failing.Lucy is in my arms. Warm. Real.Cole stands near the door. Watching me. Waiting.Jade stands at the foot of Owen’s bed, hands folded, face soft. Great acting as usual.Cole’s voice is sharp.
Betrayed, Broken, Back for Revenge 079 In The Line Of Fire
(Maya)Let my voice fade away and focus on everything you feel and hear in that room…The hospital room I was in snaps into place.Jade is here. I hear her say Rhett is dead.“Almost time for your meds.’ She says cheerfully. “I hope you refuse to take them again. I love watching them force them down your throat.”I stare at her. I want to say I hate her. I want to choke the life out of her. But I can’t do anything except feel a tear roll down my cheek.Jade keeps talking, taunting me. “I must make sure there’s a whole new batch ready for you. Although you won’t be here that much longer. We are almost done with Lucy.”I try to move. My body doesn’t do what I tell it to do.The door opens.A nurse comes in with a paper cup and a small plastic medicine cup. “Time for your medication,” she says.Jade keeps talking, sweet and patient, the way she performs for anyone watching. “You want to get well and come back to your family, don’t you?”I clamp my lips tight. I turn my face away.The nur
Betrayed, Broken, Back for Revenge 078 You Better tell Maya…
(Jade)Cole comes storming along the hallway from the elevator.“Where is she?” I demand. “The committee are waiting for us all.”“Not here. She needed some more time…”“What for? She’s such a bitch. Why should we have to wait? Surely you can see now what she is really like, Cole.”His eyes flash in warning. “Jade.”“Owen can’t wait. And yet she thinks he can,” I say.Cole drags a hand down his face. “Don’t start.”“Don’t start what?” I ask. “Telling the truth? Why does she even need to be in there? She’s given her opinion.”His mouth tightens. “She’s Lucy’s mother.”“Lucy’s mother,” I repeat. “Not Owen’s.”He doesn’t argue.“And I’m Owen’s mother,” I say. “I’m the one who’s sat with him. I’m the one who watches him fading away daily. I’m the one who watches him try to be strong when he’s exhausted.”Cole’s eyes go sharp. “Stop using him to get a win.”“I’m not. This isn’t a game to me. He’s our son. He’s dying. But sure… let’s go ahead and wait for your precious Maya to fuck you over
Betrayed, Broken, Back for Revenge 077 Let’s Do This
(Maya)Harper shifts her chair closer. Her voice stays low. “Tell me what you want.”“I want something I can use to stop Rhett being killed,” I say. “Something real.”“What are you afraid of?” she asks.“Being back in that headspace where I failed myself and Lucy and it cost our lives.”“You have to remember two things. These are memories, nothing can hurt you, and in that timeline you were not in a normal state of mind…” Harper says. “Okay?”“Okay.”“It will be confronting and it will be scary, but you need to trust me and trust yourself.”“Rhett’s her brother. Her only family. I need to get something solid. Is it really possible?”“Often the mind hears or sees things it then forgets. But it’s still in there somewhere. I’m sure there are clues, something that can help. But it may not happen this first time…”“Let’s just try.” I’m still doubtful I can even get my mind to quiet enough to do this.“Put your feet flat.” Her voice is soothing. “Feel the floor. Ground yourself there. That’
Betrayed, Broken, Back for Revenge 076 Finding The Memories
(Maya)Tessa hasn’t changed since I sat with her last.The steady rhythm of her breathing, the quiet sound of machines. But she is calm. I sense it. Calm and at peace and removed from the drama.I lift Lucy onto the bed and watch her crawl straight into the space under Tessa’s arm. She settles quickly, eyes heavy.I sit, adjusting the blanket over Lucy, trying to push down the tight feeling that’s been growing since the committee met. There’s too much to manage. Too much uncertainty.And Rhett… God, Rhett… every passing hour makes the dread sharper.He might already be dead. I have no way of knowing.I look up because I feel I’m not alone in here. I jump when I see a young woman in the corner. Calm. Silent. Watching with a steady expression.“Oh crap, sorry I didn’t know anyone else was here. We can go if you need privacy.” I say awkwardly.I’ve never seen her before but there are a lot of Tessa’s friends I don’t know.She stands as soon as she sees me looking. “You must be Maya.”I s
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