The Unexpected Visitor

Kira’s POV:

“Kira.”

The single syllable cut through the sterile air of the hospital room like a serrated blade. Her fingers remained clamped around my wrist, a desperate vice grip that defied her post-op status. I stared down at her pale hand. The knuckles were bone-white. Panic flared hot in my throat. I tried to pull back, but she held firm, her eyes narrowed into dangerous slits.

She wanted