LUCAS’ POV.

The doctor left me worried, and I paced around, hoping Emily would be fine. After half an hour, Mira sat me down, held my hand, and looked into my troubled eyes.

Maybe I should have come sooner. If I had come sooner, maybe I’d have been able to take her away safely before approaching John.

“What if she doesn’t make it?” I asked, desperate to hear something positive. Even if she lied, I was willing to take it, as long as it was positive.

“Look at me, Lucas. You don’t ...