Chapter 17
Author: D.twister
last update2025-05-07 23:41:22

Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed.

“I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.”

She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned.

Elijah paused at the door.

“For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.”

Then he left.

The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing…

The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors.

Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs.

His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist.

His phone buzzed.

Sienna.

He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.”

Sienna’s voice came
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    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed. “I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.” She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned. Elijah paused at the door. “For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.” Then he left. The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing… The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors. Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist. His phone buzzed. Sienna. He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.” Sienna’s voice came

  • Chapter 19

    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed. “I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.” She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned. Elijah paused at the door. “For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.” Then he left. The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing… The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors. Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist. His phone buzzed. Sienna. He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.” Sienna’s voice came

  • Chapter 18

    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed. “I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.” She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned. Elijah paused at the door. “For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.” Then he left. The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing… The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors. Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist. His phone buzzed. Sienna. He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.” Sienna’s voice came

  • Chapter 17

    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed. “I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.” She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned. Elijah paused at the door. “For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.” Then he left. The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing… The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors. Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist. His phone buzzed. Sienna. He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.” Sienna’s voice came

  • Chapter 16

    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed. “I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.” She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned. Elijah paused at the door. “For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.” Then he left. The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing… The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors. Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist. His phone buzzed. Sienna. He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.” Sienna’s voice came

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    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed. “I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.” She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned. Elijah paused at the door. “For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.” Then he left. The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing… The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors. Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist. His phone buzzed. Sienna. He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.” Sienna’s voice came through, bri

  • Chapter 14- Being a prisoner

    Instead, he pulled something from his pocket—discharge documents, folded neatly. He set them on the table beside her bed.“I’ve settled everything,” he said. “The bills. The paperwork. Once the doctor clears you, you’re going home.”She stared at the wall, trying not to let him see the way her eyes burned.Elijah paused at the door.“For your own sake, Valeria… stop chasing ghosts.”Then he left.The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Valeria with the hum of machines—and the cold realization that while Elijah’s mouth said one thing…The hallway outside Valeria’s room was long and quiet, lined with lights and the soft buzz of machines echoing behind closed doors.Elijah walked , every step echoing against the tiles, the hem of his coat brushing against his legs. His jaw was set, his eyes forward, but something tight lingered in the way his hand curled into a fist.His phone buzzed.Sienna.He answered without slowing down. “Talk to me.”Sienna’s voice came through, brisk and clear.

  • Chapter 13- True nature

    The evening sky was bruised with gray, clouds thick as velvet and heavy with rain. Water lashed against the windshield of Valeria’s parked car, each droplet sounding like a ticking clock—reminding her time was slipping.She sat in the shadows just outside the hospital gates, her fingers curled around a small paper cup of ice cream. Vanilla. Her favorite. A poor attempt at comfort. The cold sweetness melted slowly on her tongue as her eyes remained fixed on the glass doors of Parkcrest Hospital.She had been waiting there for over an hour.No one would suspect her car in this spot. She’d taken the liberty of switching plates and keeping her hood low. After all, what she was doing wasn’t just dangerous—it was suicidal. Especially if Elijah ever found out.But she had to know.She had to know who Amirah really was… and why Doctor Chen had lied.Suddenly, movement caught her eye.Her pulse spiked.A figure in a dark trench coat stepped through the sliding doors, an umbrella popping ope

  • Chapter 12- Princess Amirah secret

    Elijah rose from the long obsidian dining table, dabbing the corners of his mouth with a silk napkin, his movements elegant—like a man used to power and silence in equal measure. The golden chandelier above glinted off the silverware, but the room was cold, still. The kind of stillness that came when something was about to break. A soft knock, then footsteps. Sienna stepped in, head bowed respectfully. Her slate-gray uniform hugged her slender figure, and her heels clicked softly on the marble as she approached. “Master Quinn,” she greeted with a quiet reverence. Elijah turned, his expression unreadable. “Sienna,” he said smoothly. “Have you been keeping an eye on the assignment?” She lifted her gaze, nodding once. “Yes, sir.” Elijah circled the table, his hands clasped behind his back, tone cool. “And what about Valeria? Where did she go?” Sienna opened her mouth to answer— But he didn’t wait. He waved her off, muttering to himself as he stared at the floor with a growing s

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