Chapter 76

I felt completely overwhelmed, my mind in knots. My lungs were heavy and a voice inside me was warning that this may not be the best course of action. It was like I was standing at the edge of a cliff and unable to step back, not out of fear but willingly accepting its consequences. Every part of my body told me to stop but there seemed to be something in the air that whispered 'move forward'. The idea seemed so enticing yet so dangerous at the same time.

“Hey, you need to relax. They won’t hurt you.”

I glanced up at Aiden who's standing behind me. His hands were placed on my shoulder in an encouraging manner, providing both support and comfort. His expression was stoic, but his eyes conveyed a glimmer of apprehension that matched my own. I could tell he was just as anxious as I was, despite his composed exterior.

Taking a deep breath, I tried to steady myself while I waited for the medical professional who would be coming to examine me. It wasn't the thought of an examination itself