Chapter 46

I could hear Tristan calling after me, his long strides echoing in the hospital corridor as he tried to catch up.

"Athena!" His voice carried that commanding tone he used when he expected people to listen.

I didn't stop. I kept walking, faster now, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The fluorescent lights above felt too bright, too harsh, making everything look stark and ugly.

"Wait up!" I felt his hand grab my arm, spinning me around to face him.

My face ...