My fingers gently comb through Colton's hair as I stare at him. The doctors have assured me that he is heavily medicated so he shouldn't be in pain. But I still worry.
"Please wake up." I whisper for what seems like the millionth time in a week.
The door creaks open and Jace's head appears before I nod for him to enter.
"What if he doesn't wake up, Jace?" My voice is low and I don't look away from Colton.
"He is strong, Aves." Somehow that does little to comfort me.
He didn't say that Colton would be fine. He didn't offer any kind of hope. Just that he is strong. But even the strongest can eventually fall.
"I hate to pull you away, but you are needed Luna." I take a deep breath, knowing that whatever it is, is serious.
I stand, kissing Colton softly on his cheek, before whispering i
