Shadows of Regret

Valerius POV

I retreat to the far corner of the hospital suite, keeping my distance. My gaze stays locked on the fragile woman in the bed. I don't even know her name yet. The steady beep of the heart monitor is the only sound breaking the oppressive silence left in Doctor Giles's wake.

'I bet her name is as beautiful as she is,' Valen says in my head. His tone is lighter now, attempting to ease