Finally Awake

DAPHNE

My fingers trembled as I held the phone to my ear, my heart pounding so loud I could barely hear anything else.

“Mrs. Mercer,” the nurse said again, a little softer now. “Your husband is awake. He’s been asking for you. You can come now.”

I stood frozen, the words taking a second to fully hit me. Awake? Dominic? My Dominic?

I opened my mouth but no sound came out. I just stood there, eyes w