ВойтиMy stomach flipped at the imagery, but I listened.“Once the nucleus of those cells is destroyed,” she proceeded, “they stop reproducing. Within a few weeks, they die off completely. It’s not a one-time treatment. You’ll need several rounds. But it’s significantly less painful than chemo or radiatio
ReedAll at once, my consciousness returned—violently, completely—and so did the world in all its unbearable intensity. The sharp, sterile smell of antiseptic invaded my nostrils. Harsh white lights burned against my retinas, blinding me temporarily. The steady mechanical beeping of monitors pulsed
Reed I don’t know what I would change. Maybe everything. Maybe nothing.I had gotten well enough for discharge. Technically. But I couldn’t leave the hospital because of my condition.The cancer had progressed. The pain was worse now. A dull, constant ache that flared into sharp agony without warni
ReedGiven how badly Erlan’s thugs had roughed me up, I thought for sure I wouldn’t recover.Every rib had felt cracked. My vision had blurred in and out for what seemed like hours. There had been so much blood I’d almost laughed at the absurdity of it, like my body was trying to empty itself out be
Amber “I really thought I was going to lose you back there,” he continued. “I was prepared to lay down my life. I thought it was what I deserved. But after fading into the void… after feeling everything go dark…”His eyes grew distant for a moment.“Suddenly, there was this pull. A powerful tug. A
AmberAs if sensing that I had something weighing heavily on my mind, Marina cleared her throat gently.“Rayne, you just got out of the hospital so you should probably go get some rest now.”I nearly sagged with relief.I couldn’t have been more grateful to her if I tried. She had just saved me from







