Mandy stepped out of the boutique’s fitting room, striking a casual pose as she gave a small twirl in front of the mirror.

“I feel human again,” she muttered, then turned to Aiden. “How do I look?”

But he didn’t respond. Instead, he simply turned away, paid the cashier, and headed for the exit.

She scoffed, rolling her eyes, and followed him out, rejoining Jesse and Alina, who were waiting in the car.

……

Once they arrived at the hospital, and made their way ...