VALEN’S POV

I brushed a stray curl away from Bethany's still face and tucked the sheet more firmly around her. I knew she was only sleeping, but I couldn't help the sadness I felt as I stared down at my little sister, lying in bed. Unmoving.

I sighed and sat back into the chair I had pulled to her bedside.

"Don't worry, sweet girl. I'll fix everything," I told her, even though I knew she couldn't hear me.

I would. With the call I'd gotten earlier, it would be ...