“Dane!” The tears wouldn’t stop flowing, no matter how much I tried. It was helpless. My throat tightened with grief and fear. I’d almost lost him. Almost let myself be taken away by death while thinking he’d survive, but Dane was far from surviving. “Dane!” I gathered my strength, bringing his worn-out face to view but the moment I saw those darkened greys, the tears continued like a stream. Refusing to come to an end. “I thought I’d lose you.” He whispered, his breath hot against my neck as my thumb grazed the moisture on his face. Caressing. The doors barged open with Tyson and Koralie both rushing into the room. The minute their eyes fell on me, I could see the relief on both their faces. Koralie broke down on her knees, crashing against the cold floor with tears streaming down

