Erin had no idea why she stepped inside the emergency room. The only thing echoing in her mind was that as long as she stayed near Alejandro, she would be safe. The noise outside tore through her nerves—shouts, curses, the chaos of men searching for Alejandro’s weakness. She didn’t need anyone to tell her what they meant. In her gut, she knew they were talking about her. Whispers, stories, and warnings from others had made it clear, yet now, with all this unfolding, she needed certainty. She needed clarity in the madness. When she entered, her eyes darted immediately to Alejandro. He was lying on a hospital bed, unconscious, chest rising and falling steadily, proof that he was still alive. No doctors, no nurses—nobody was there. The gunshots earlier must have sent everyone running. Heart hammering, Erin searched the room for anything that could hold the door shut. Medical equipment, a few chairs, tables, and a cabinet. With trembling hands, she gripped the cabinet nearest the
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