I sat in the emergency treatment room, a sharp hiss escaping my lips as the doctor cleaned the gash on my forehead. The antiseptic sting was a welcome distraction, a physical pain to ground me against the emotional turmoil of the day.
The door flew open with a bang, making the doctor jump. Ethan filled the doorway, a storm of barely controlled fury. His eyes, wild with a mix of anger and concern, locked onto me. The small room was instantly