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48: FINISH WHAT I STARTED

ACE'S POV

A circus of thoughts was swirling through my mind while I ran like an insane person who was working to escape from the sanatorium. The stink of antiseptic mixed with sweat and bleach stained the air as I scurried to get to Vanessa.

ROOM 212.

I stood clutching my chest while squeezing my eyes shut, struggling to calm my breathing. I was nervous — fuck that — I was terrified. Grandma told me over the phone that Vanessa lost a lot of blood, she sounded disturbed.

“If anything happens to my baby or Vanessa, I will never forgive myself."

I wiped my sweaty palms on my trousers and with nervous hands; I twisted the doorknob and nudged the door open. It creaked, causing three sets of eyes to focus my way.

Vanessa was there, perching on the double mattress; her back being cushioned into a sitting position by three pillows, and Grandma was holding her hand for comfort. I barely noticed the person sporting a white coat and holding the clipboard.

“Vanessa —” But before I could ask her
Fiona Cakes

In the next chapter, we'll see the outcome of this night. Will Harrison die, or will he escape? Who remembers Dr. Bailey?

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