I returned to the world of the living with disappointment weighing me down. Ria’s face lit up when she saw me, but that spark quickly died down when she realised I was alone.
“It didn’t work?” she asked.
I shook my head, too defeated to speak.
“Oh, Bryn... It was a long shot.”
She was right, but that didn’t mean anything. I really thought I’d manage to bring Heike back. It just... It didn’t happen.
I checked my watch and sighed. I still had ten minutes, but it didn’t matter. It was over. Stina won. This was the end.
“I’ve got to go,” I said.
“I understand.”
“Thanks for everything.”
“It’s not over. I’ll keep taking care of her.”
I nodded. At least that was something. “That’s good.”
With a heavy heart, I left Ria and the hospital behind me. The wind tugged on my sleeves and playe
