I waited until evening for Cassian to come back. I had thought he had probably forgotten about going to visit Maria.

I couldn't wait to hold her hands and ask her to forgive me, it was my fault that she almost lost her life if Cassian hadn't intervened.

I owe her a lot for her kindness towards me. Cassian arrived later in the evening, he called me out of my room and asked if I was ready, I couldn't hide my excitement as I walked hastily to the car.

Cassian joined later and we moved. Almost at the hospital, my heart kept racing. I wondered if she resented me. I...