Ashes of Regret

Dominic watched as Audrey was consumed by the flames and curled up in agony, looking at him in desperation. However, he couldn't even bring himself to take another step, and as if something were lodged in his throat, he couldn't even speak a word.

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"Audrey… Audrey!" He abruptly opened his eyes and noticed he was on a hospital bed with a white ceiling above him. Then, he sat up, disoriented, and w