31

Vivian

I didn’t turn back, not even once as Tracy tried to steady me.

I could hear Eve saying something but it wasn’t any of my business.

“Vivian?” I heard Nate call from behind us but I refused to turn back and Tracy refused to make us turn back.

“Vivian!” he called “Please, wait. Please!” he called but I ignored his call again.

“Faster,” I whispered to Tracy as she attempted to make us move faster in pace. I could see the entrance of the hospital, a welcoming sight while I ignored the consistent pattern of footsteps that trailed from behind us.

“Viv!” he shouted and I attempted to walk even faster but the consequences of that action was severe as a ceasing pain held me still.

“Are you ok? Maybe you should sit down?” Tracytried to say but I gritted my teeth, forcing my body to bear down the pain. Anything to cause more steps between Nate and I.

I attempted to walk again but this time, the pain was worse and I was falling off of Tracy’s support when another hand hooked into mine, catch