HADES My hands grip the steering wheel with a vice-like grip, my knuckles pale against the dark leather. The city streets blur past me in a whirlwind as I navigate through the chaotic traffic, the piercing sound of my horn cutting through the din. My heart pounds in my chest, fear and adrenaline coursing through my veins. I couldn’t bring myself to confess to Haisley the real reason I was racing to the hospital—Helen's sudden admission. Things were finally looking up for us, and I didn't want to ruin it. My feelings for Helen had faded, but my concern for her well-being remained. However, Haisley might not see it that way. She could interpret my concern for Helen as lingering feelings, which isn't the case. I simply can't stand by and do nothing when my friend is in a near-death situatio