Chapter 81
Arlo and Lanie waited a few more hours before Etta showed any signs of waking up. The monotonous tone of the heart monitor was the only sound Lanie and Arlo could hear, aside from their own breathing. Arlo had stayed by Etta’s bedside for what felt like an eternity, his stillness reflecting Etta’s. Lanie eventually stepped out after receiving a mind link from Chad to return to his office if everything was okay down in the hospital.
Arlo reached out to hold Etta’s hand, but froze just above Etta’s, his large trembling hand hovering over her dainty one. He pulled his hand back, unable to justify touching her after what he had done to her. He didn’t deserve to feel the warmth of her skin against his.
Eventually, a flicker of an eyelid caught his attention. It was small, and Arlo
