Chapter 219. The Waiting Room

Regaining her freedom and being back in Rico's arms had been the greatest feeling ever. But watching Rico's body give in and collapse right in front of her, had caused her heart to stop beating for a whole minute.

Calla followed the stretcher closely as Rico was being rolled hurriedly into the hospital and straight to the emergency room. 

She tried to stay upright, but her body was giving in. Her feet and arms hurt from being tied for too long. She couldn't keep up with the nurses' and Ezio's hurried steps.

"Rico..." she called out, her bruised hand touching the side of his face lightly. Too lightly, afraid she might graze him at the place where it hurt.

Her eyes were glued to his bloodied neck and shirt. She sniffed, pushing forward with them as they turned a corner. 

The nurses yelled sof