Thalia's Pov
I took two steps back toward the elevators, my hand tightening. f**k. I had no idea Adrian’s family was coming here this fast.
The last thing I needed right now was a confrontation in the middle of a hospital corridor, especially when I was already running on empty. My heart was pounding against my ribs, and my legs felt weak from standing beside Raphael's bed for so long. I spun around on my heel, intending to duck into the stairwell before anyone noticed me, but I wasn't fast enough.
"Thalia!" Corinne’s voice shrieked, sharp and piercing enough to cut through the quiet hum of the hallway.
I cursed under my breath, closing my eyes for a brief second before forcing myself to keep walking. Just ignore her. Just keep moving.
"Don't you dare walk away from me!" Corinne yel
