Secrets II

Avery’s POV

The cold salt water pushes into my lungs and eyes, but I swim harder, searching in the dark sea water for him.

Ethan.

Just as I desperately call for him in my heart, a stream of bright white light appears, and I see him slowly sinking into the depths. No! I swim faster, kicking my legs desperately and pushing my arms forward just in time to catch his hand.

“Ethan!” My eyes snap open at once, and I realize it was a dream. My memories slowly returned to me, and a mixture of fear and anxiety welled up in me—the sound of gunshots echoing in my mind. I must have fainted.

“Avery, please calm down.”

“Try to take a deep breath.”

“Call the doctor.”

But I can't see anyone. I want to see Ethan. “Ethan. Where is he?” I yelled hysterically, trying to get down, and I felt two people pull me back. My vision slowly focused, and the worried faces of everyone in the ward were what I first noticed.

Camilla and Anita still had their firm hold on my shoulders while Nana and Estella stood watc