The ground spinned under Mr Knox's feet. His heart skipped many beats and raced when it picked up. He felt as though his essence was seeping out of him.

“Ashley?” He whispered.

Ashley suddenly jerked her chest up and her eyes bulged, growing wide like saucers. The ECG machine beeped rapidly as she propped her upper body as though she was taking her last breath.

Dazed, Mr Knox tripped back. His senses picked up and he ran for the door, darting his gaze between the path before him and the ...