Guilt and Secrets

1901 Words

Raelynn Isabella turns away, the argument forgotten as she hurries into Grayson's room. Brandon, Edward, and Mum follow, leaving the door open like an invitation I'm too terrified to accept. Gray's sitting up in the hospital bed, and despite the bandages wrapped around his head, he manages a small smile as Isabella throws herself at him. She immediately transitions from relief to scolding—classic Isa—while Brandon settles into the bed beside Grayson, his worry evident. Gray doesn't pay much attention to Mum and Edward hovering by the foot of his bed. But when a nurse adjusts his position slightly, the sight of the IV line snaking into his arm makes me freeze in the doorway. All that blood. All that damage. Because of me. "Aren't you going in?" I jump at Mr. Hale's quiet voice beside

Free reading for new users
Scan code to download app
Facebookexpand_more
  • author-avatar
    Writer
  • chap_listContents
  • likeADD