The False Savior

DAPHNE

I stepped into the ward quietly, pushing the door open with one hand and the other holding a small bag of fruits I knew he probably wouldn’t eat. Still, it felt right bringing something. Dominic was sitting up, head leaning back against the pillow, eyes half-lidded like he was deep in thought.

I walked up to him slowly, heart thudding like it always did whenever I saw him. Even in his weak