*Six’s POV* The relief I feel that they’re not taking Theo away from me is inconceivable. Just as Abigail is about to go into her office, her pager beeps and she says, “It would seem your mother is awake.” We head upstairs and I leave Theo with Axle in the waiting room. I don’t want him to see her like this. I go to reception and tell them what Abigail said and one of the nurses escorts me to my mothers room. When I walk in I see her looking very pale and there’s a sheen of sweat on her face. “Hi mom.” “What are you doing here?” She asks, blatant annoyance colouring her tone. My heart clenches. “Do you not want me here?” “I don’t want you to see me like this,” she says, looking away from me. My eyes sting as tears threaten to spill out. “Like what, Mom? This is no worse than seeing

