Chapter Fifteen
Laura’s POV
I didn't realize I was still holding the metal tray until my fingers started to ache.
I grabbed it when the window shattered. Somehow, I'd convinced myself it could protect me from whatever had tried to get inside the ambulance.
Slowly, I lowered it onto the seat beside me.
Adele still hadn't moved.
The heart monitor beside her continued its steady rhythm. I found myself listening to every beep, needing the reassurance that she was still with me.
I reached for her hand.
It was warm. At the hospital, her skin had felt almost feverish. Now the heat has eased a little.
Outside, rain tapped softly against the roof of the ambulance. Now and then I heard voices, followed by footsteps moving around the vehicle. Someone was giving instructions, but I couldn'
