Petal's Pov

The moment Rosie's breath faded, the room felt like it collapsed in on itself. The healers stepped back in silence, their heads bowed. No one dared say a word. The air was thick with grief– heavy, unmoving. I stayed on the floor, still holding her, still hoping her chest would rise again. It didn't.

I didn't know how long i sat there, listening to the empty quiet. My hands trembled as gently laid her body down, smoothing her hair one last time. She looked younger in death. ...