(Alexander's POV)

As I reached toward her to stop her from clawing at her bandages, Olivia erupted into the most violent screaming I had ever heard.

"Don't touch me! Get away from me!" she shrieked with pure terror, her voice raw and desperate.

"I don't want to see you! When you're near me, I feel terrible!"

Her words cut through me like silver blades, each syllable a devastating blow to my heart.

"Leave me alone! Stay away ...