~Hermes~

The stretcher moved too fast.

Metal wheels cutting across tile, white light burning my eyes, June's body small and fragile beneath the thin hospital sheet. I stayed at the edge of it like if I let go, even for a second, she would disappear again.

June didn't look at me.

Her eyes were on the desk girl — Kayla. I only knew her name because June had whispered it earlier, like it mattered. The man was there too. Adrian. He hovered too close, holding June's other hand, speaking softly ...