Rowan's Awakening

The steady, rhythmic beep of the heart monitor greeted Vivienne like a soothing lullaby. She quietly pushed open the heavy wooden door, stepping into the dim post-surgery ward. The harsh, shrill tone of the flatline from the operating room still haunted her mind, but the quiet sanctuary of this room proved she had won the battle.

She approached the battered little boy's bed. A massive wave of re