Aiden’s POV

I stood outside the thin metal door, listening to Haven’s uneven breathing through the wall.

Sora sat beside Haven’s bed when I entered again. She had taken Haven’s remaining hand in both of hers, her voice soft in a way I hadn’t heard in a long time.

“You’ll be fine,” Sora said gently. “Aiden will do everything he can to make you better.”

Haven’s eyes were glassy. When she saw me, her lips trembled.

“Aiden…” she whispered.

I nodded once but didn’t ...