PRESENTLYDante:Ava stood in the doorway, the rooftop lighting falling over her face. She was wearing a hospital gown with a cardigan draped over her shoulders, and her hair was loose around her face.My heart skipped a beat, “What are you doing up here?" I asked, my voice coming out harsh because it was damned cold here. Hoe did she even step out of her room?I moved toward her instinctively. “You shouldn't be out of bed. Does your mother know you're here? The doctors—”“I'm fine,” she said calmly, and she closed the door behind her.I stopped a few feet away from her, unsure what to do. Every instint in me wanted to close the distance and pull her into my arms, but the memory of her flinching away from me earlier kept me frozen in place.“You need to go back to your room,” I said, trying to keep my voice clear. “You're still recovering. If something happens…” my words trailed.“Dante,” she interrupted, and she took a step toward me.I went still as she took another step. Then anoth
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