ARIA
Mount Sinai Hospital looks exactly the same as it did when Isabelle was here. The same sterile smell, the same fluorescent lighting, the same sense of dread that clings to everything.
But this time, I'm not visiting Dante's dying mother.
I'm visiting my sister, who tried to kill herself.
Liam insisted on coming, along with Katya. They're waiting outside the room now, like a silent reminder that I'm protected. That I'm not alone.
Dante squeezes my hand. "You don't have to do this."
"I know. But I need to." I look at the door to Vivienne's room. "I need closure. I need to understand."
"I'll be right here. The entire time."
"No," I shake my head. "I need to do this alone. But stay close? In case..."
"In case you need me. Always." He kisses my forehead. "I love you."
"I love you
