•AURORA’S POV•

I wish it was all a dream.

But the smell of antiseptic and the Red code blaring off in the hospital told me otherwise. My head ached, and my wrists were still sore from the restraints Alfredo had used. My body was blooded from Austin’s blood and that of Anthony.

Austin…. I still can’t believe it. It happened just in a flash and he was gone.

Forever.

The door to my room creaked open, and my father stepped inside, his face lined with worry. Behind him came my sister and Aunt Lilian, each carrying the same worried expression.

“How are you feeling, sweetheart?” Dad asked, walking to my...