Sweet Torment

King Vance's POV

The heavy doors of the black security van slid shut with a solid thud, sealing us inside the quiet cabin. The familiar scent of pine and rain filled the confined space. I kept Tessa cradled securely on my lap, her small hands resting awkwardly on my chest while her spine remained rigid. Just minutes ago, stepping back into her sterile hospital room, the sight of her had stopped m