Ashley's Pov
We slowly got dressed, our movements quiet and intimate. We walked back to the hospital, hand in hand. I knew that everything was going to be okay and Alexi would be calm by now.
As we walked into the hospital room, I could see the relief on Jacob's face. "Hey, guys," he said, his voice weak but smiling.
"Hey, Jacob," Christian replied, his voice filled with emotion. "How are you feeling?"
Jacob shrugged, his eyes flicking at Alexi, who was sitting beside him, holding his hand. "I'm okay, I guess. Just glad to be alive."
I nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. "We're all glad you're alive, Jacob. We were so scared."
Jacob's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the gratitude there. "Thanks, Ashley. That means a lot, coming from you."
I smiled, feeling a sense of lo
