Lucien's povMy hands gripped the steering wheel tighter than necessary as I drove, my jaw clenched so hard it ached. Every mile felt too slow, every red light an insult, and under the anger boiling in my chest was fear.I forced myself to breathe, to loosen my grip on the wheel. Celeste would still be there when I got back. I'd deal with her then. Right now, only one thing mattered.I pulled into the hospital lot and was out of the car before the engine had fully stopped, moving fast through the sliding doors toward the reception desk."Elena," I said, breathless, gripping the edge of the counter. "I'm looking for Elena. I'm her emergency contact."The receptionist typed quickly, then nodded, gesturing for a nurse nearby. "This way, sir."The nurse led me down a corridor, her pace fast, glancing back at me with a calm expression. "She's stable now," she said, "but she's been through a lot. She's been crying on and off since she was admitted. I'd ask that you stay calm when you go in…
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