CHRISTIAN
Ava was in pain, and I failed to notice it? Over my dead body. I've been aware of that bruise since day one. However, despite my acknowledgement, I opted for silence because I sensed she wasn’t ready to discuss it. Yes, it was the wrong choice—a significant mistake. Huge, in fact. If only I had known that my silence would only exacerbate her condition, I would never have chosen it.
"Open your mouth, moonlight," I commanded, and after a short period of hesitation, she complied. The room seemed to chill as I took note of her temperature—105 degrees. She lied to me, again. Ava lied to me.
My frustration flared, and I couldn't help but clench my teeth in anger. If only Patrick weren't my sister's husband, he would have found himself six feet down. But I was left powerless in the f
