MasukSelene’s POV.“Doctor…” I panted. “What's going on? What is wrong with my daughter?!”He didn't say anything. He exhaled and took a step back. Making my heart jolt.“We managed to stabilize her.”I waited…“But there are complications.”My chest caved in.Mother gasped behind me.Rowland stood by my side.“What kind of complications?” I whispered.His lips pressed together.“Her body isn’t responding well to the transplant. We’ve been monitoring her vitals closely, but…” he paused, choosing his words carefully, “we are seeing signs of rejection.”The world tilted.“No…” I shook my head. “No, that’s not possible. You said the surgery went well—”“The surgery did go well,” he said gently. “But what happens after is just as critical. Right now… her body is struggling.”My lips parted, but no words came out.“Can you fix it?” I asked, my voice barely there. “There has to be something you can do.”“We are doing everything we can,” he replied. “But we need to see how she responds over the n
Selene’s POV.“Doctor…” I panted. “What's going on? What is wrong with my daughter?!”He didn't say anything. He exhaled and took a step back. Making my heart jolt.“We managed to stabilize her.”I waited…“But there are complications.”My chest caved in.Mother gasped behind me.Rowland stood by my side.“What kind of complications?” I whispered.His lips pressed together.“Her body isn’t responding well to the transplant. We’ve been monitoring her vitals closely, but…” he paused, choosing his words carefully, “we are seeing signs of rejection.”The world tilted.“No…” I shook my head. “No, that’s not possible. You said the surgery went well—”“The surgery did go well,” he said gently. “But what happens after is just as critical. Right now… her body is struggling.”My lips parted, but no words came out.“Can you fix it?” I asked, my voice barely there. “There has to be something you can do.”“We are doing everything we can,” he replied. “But we need to see how she responds over the n
Selene’s POV.I stirred awake.My head was rested in Rowland's hard chest as it rose and fell slowly.He was fast asleep, his arms around me.We must have fallen asleep in between my panic attack and him trying to comfort me.I felt calmer.Everything felt… still.The machines were quiet.Amira lay peacefully a few inches from me.I let out a breath, letting myself believe maybe the worst was truly over.Amira shifted slightly on the bed.I sat up, alarmed.Rowland groaned.It was such a small movement… but it felt like everything.My heart leapt.“Rowland…” I whispered.She’s waking up.She’s okay.In seconds, I stood by Amira's bedside. Her lashes fluttered.Rowland stood up immediately.I leaned closer.“Baby?”Her lips parted, but no words came out.The monitor gave a loud beep.I froze.“What was that?” I asked.“It’s probably just a sensor reading,” he said, but his voice had changed.Beep.Beep.Faster.My pulse raced with each beep of the monitor.His eyes stayed on the screen
Selene’s POV.“Are you sure it was him?” The investigator's voice came through from the other end.“I…I am sure.” My voice trembled. “I have never been more sure of anything in my entire life.”She sighed deeply. "We found his car by the west coast." But that’s all there is. No flight bookings, no paperwork, and no trail.”I remained stiff.I needed a moment to take in the weight of what I had just heard.No trail.I know Tom. He won’t just disappear; he’s planning something.My throat went dry.“Then where is he?” I whispered.Then my mind drifted to Amira.My grip on the phone shook.“What if he comes back?” I said quickly, my voice raised. “What if he comes looking for me?”A pause.“He knows how much I love my daughter,” I added. “He knows Amira is… everything to me.”My breathing grew uneven.“He could use her.”My heart began to race.A cold, creeping fear settled into my bones.“Mrs. Selene,” the investigator said, her tone calm, “listen to me.”I stayed quiet.“We are aware of
Selene’s POV.“Are you following me around?”He sighed. Slipping his hands into his pocket.“I just wanted to make sure you were good.”“I am fine, Rowland. Amira’s okay, and that’s all that matters.” I said, turning to slip the car key into the door.He was behind me in seconds; his hand rested lightly over my shoulder, and he turned me around slowly.He was standing closer than I expected.So close I could feel his breath on me.“Selene.” He muttered.He sounded calm and confused.“You don’t have to rush into anything tonight.”I frowned slightly. “What do you mean?”His gaze drifted briefly toward the hospital building before returning to me.“When Amira gets discharged… you and she can stay at my place.”Silence.“She’ll have space,” he continued. “And it’ll be easier for her recovery.”I studied him. I missed him. I really did.I wanted him too. After that night at his place, my hormones haven't seemed to settle.But still, I shook my head.“No.”His expression didn’t change, but
Selene’s POV.I had no appetite; Amira's been in the intensive care unit for hours, and I still haven't been able to My legs bobbed restlessly."You haven't eaten anything today, honey. " Mother said, staring at the half-empty plate of pudding on the table."I am quite worried about you."She had practically dragged me out of the waiting room against my wish.I rubbed my aching forehead. "Oh, Mother, I just can't eat. Not until I see my baby girl.""Oh, honey," she said, taking my hand in hers. “I am so sorry you have to go through all this."I leaned back in my seat. Watching the trail of people walking in and out of the food court.I couldn't just wait for all these to be over.I buried my face into my palms.The sound of Mother's phone ringing made my head snap.“It’s your dad," she said, reaching for it.She muttered something under her breath and looked up at me.“Amira’s awake.”I stood so fast, I almost tipped the table over.“Thank goodness,”I didn’t think of my untouched pla
Selene's POV.I followed her outside, and she sat down on the rocking chair that faced the garden. While I sat on the chair beside hers.She rocked back and forth for a few minutes.The wind moved over the garden, slowly and peacefully – a good contrast to my life at the moment.Mother folded her h
Selene's POV.I stopped by the grocery store to get some supplies for Amira.She was going back to school the next day, and she needed to be prepared.I had gone back to get my car, which I parked a good distance from the house the day after I left, when I was sure Tom had left for work. If he ever
Selene's POVI stood over a cliff wearing a white dress. It was the most beautiful piece of clothing I had ever felt.The wind blew in my direction, causing my hair and the tail of my gown to flow with it. I was alone.I felt lighter. Free. For the first time in years. I let my eyes slide closed, a
Rowland's POVI drummed my fingers lazily on the table. I had just landed a big contract. I should be happy and celebrating. But I was so distracted.I glanced at my phone for the fifth time today, contemplating if I should call Selene to find out how she was doing.Who was counting anyway?The mom







