Chapter 31. Spike Through the Heart

Lilly’s POV

I have never been so afraid in my life. The thought of seeing a doctor terrified me.

What if they found something wrong with me? What if they told me I needed tests or treatments that I wasn’t prepared for?

My mind raced with all the possibilities, each one more daunting than the last. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of anxiety swirling inside me.

I considered getting up and running out of the office, but the fear of enduring another episode of excruciating pain kept me in my seat. I knew I couldn’t ignore the signs any longer, no matter how much I wanted to. I needed to know what was wrong with me before I could leave.

But worst of all, I was curious about what Zack wanted to tell me. I had to stay until then.

I placed my hand in his; his warm grip was a comfort I had never experienced before. I could feel the strength of his hold, a silent promise that we would face whatever lay ahead together.

Doctor Walt