Taste of Defiance

Once he finished changing the IV bag, he felt someone tugging at his sleeve. He turned to see that Lyra had already opened her eyes.

"Asher," Lyra murmured, her voice weak.

Asher just finished hooking up the new IV bag, not saying a word.

When he turned to leave, Lyra suddenly sat up and grabbed his sleeve with surprising strength. She said, "Don't go."

Asher's brows furrowed as he turned back, gi