KATRINA’S POV
The moment I left the operating room, I yanked off my gloves and mask, feeling the satisfying relief of a successful surgery settle in my chest. I was exhausted, yes, but proud. Saving a life always made the hours of strain worth it.
I reached for my phone in my bag, intending to check the time, maybe reply some text, but instead, I froze when I saw Melissa’s name flashing on my screen.
Melissa: He’s awake.
My heart stopped for a second. My fingers trembled as I read those two words again and again. He’s awake. Xavier… awake.
I didn’t even bother responding. I didn’t care that I hadn’t changed out of my scrubs or that my hair was a tangled mess. I clocked out in a blur, tossed my coat over my shoulders, and rushed out into the night air. My legs carried me faster than I
