Before Asher had a chance to utter another word, I stormed out of that empty room, my heart racing, and made my way to the main ER area where a handful of anxious faces awaited any shred of news.
“There are no casualties coming. They didn’t attack,” I declared, my voice cutting through the muted whispers like a siren.
“That’s a relief,” a nurse replied, her shoulders relaxing for the first time all evening.
I turned my gaze squarely on Mom, my expression steely. “I think you and I should have that talk now.”
Her eyes widened, recognizing the tension in my tone and the storm brewing behind my gaze. It was a look that said I was far from happy. Asher followed closely behind, concern etched on his face, and Mom's curiosity piqued as she caught sight of us.
Mom and I stepped into a s
