Edge's POV
3:02 p.m. — Mexico, Hospital
I was halfway through another conversation with Train when Morgan appeared in the hallway.
“Edge.”
I turned immediately.
“What?”
“Ava's awake.”
For the first time in hours, I felt like I could breathe.
“She's awake?”
Morgan nodded.
“She's responding. Still intubated, but she's conscious.”
I ended the call without another word.
Morgan caught my arm before I reached the door.
“Edge, listen. She's frightened. The breathing tube is uncomfortable, and she can't speak.
"Don't overwhelm her.”
I stared at him.
“She's my daughter.”
“I know. That's why I'm telling you.”
I nodded.
When I entered the room, Blaze was sitting beside Ava.
Tootsie stood near the monitors.
And my little girl was looking directly at me.
“Princess?”
Her eyes fil
