Touch of Life

Hazel watched in stunned silence as the tiny green specks seeped into Rowan's wound. She had no idea whether it would work, but at least it gave her a shred of hope, enough to dull the terror gnawing at her heart.

Her eyes ached, but she didn't dare move her hand to wipe them, afraid of interrupting the fragile moment.

Slowly, time seemed to stretch. She wasn't sure how long had passed, but a few