Raine
The relief that floods me seeing Craig upright and recovering is overwhelming. I wasn’t sure my powers would be enough, but I’d hoped—prayed.
"Thank you, Craig, for what you did."
"No problem, Princess. I’d do it again. It’s my job now," he says with a small grin.
I nod, heart full. "Well, your job now is to stay in bed until you’re officially released. That means behaving for Doc, got it? No more scaring the nurses or trying to rip off wires like some wild animal."
He laughs, the sound loud and rough—and honestly, kind of wonderful. I chuckle too, the tension in my chest easing.
I squeeze his hand once more before heading for the door, flashing a wink at the nurse as I pass. She smiles back, clearly grateful someone’s trying to keep her patient in line.
As I step into the cor
