~ ANGELO ~As the ambulance sped through the streets, sirens blaring, I felt my heart tearing apart. I couldn't lose her. Not now. Not ever. I just got her back.Losing her wasn't an option, not at all. I wasn't ready for it. And most importantly, I wasn't ready to face our kids. What will I tell them when they ask what happened to their mum? How would I have them know someone shot her on her way to the venue? Was I too demanding when I asked her to come over? Would it have been better if I urged her to stay back? She would have been safe, I know that."Annika, please hang on," I whispered, my voice cracking. "I love you. Don't leave me."The nurses worked to stabilize her, but I barely registered their efforts. All I could focus on was Annika's pale face, her closed eyes, not aware of what was going on around her.We arrived at the hospital, and the paramedics rushed to unload Annika. I followed, still grasping her hand, as they wheeled her towards the operating room. But just as we
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