445. Lasting for Eternity

Heidi sprang to a sitting position instantly, hearing the voice coming from the door.

Dread washed over, and instinctively, she pulled her baby into her arms, her eyes darting around for any possible escape route.

Heidi's first instinct was to flee, but to where?

“Daddy?” Her daughter, on the other hand, jumped in excitement. “Hey, Mommy! It's Daddy! Daddy's here!”

The door's handle shifted as someone juggled it from the outside. The sounds of knocking increased. “Heidi, are you inside?”

Lost at what to do, Heidi just stared at the door, hugging her baby.

Lucas barged into the room as he kicked the door open. He came to a screeching halt right in front of her, almost colliding into the bed.

“Heidi…” as he whispered her name, Heidi's eyes locked into his.

Except for the subtle changes; his once dark eyes now crystal clear, his stubbled jaws and overall demeanor, everything about him was the same.

Tears pricked at her eyes and her heart hurt tremendously, wondering how she'd been a