Vigil of Vengeance

Donovan sat by the bed, watching over Valerie intently while his hand held onto hers.

According to the doctor, her injury wasn't too serious, and she would wake up once the anesthesia wore off.

Still, Donovan couldn't help but worry. Valerie would surely be terrified if she were to wake up and not see him next to her.

Outside the window, the pitch-black sky began to glower in what felt like a blin