Chapter 42

Zayden

I make it to Everleigh’s room in no time. When I open the door I’m transported back to when she woke up in the hospital when she got here. I see her curled up in the corner at the far end of the room. Her eyes are darting around like she is seeing something else. I take a step in to the room shutting the door and put my hands in the air. The movement startles her enough and she whips her head in my direction. I watch as her eyes go wide before saddened emotions start flying over her face.

I take a step in her direction and stop.

“Everleigh.” I sigh out and smile.

She cocks her head to the side and sniffs the air. I hear her heart rate pick up before she launches herself at me, wrapping her legs around my waist and burying her nose in the crook of my neck. I wrap my arms around her and bury my nose in her neck. Inhaling her scent to calm my nerves down.

“Where is Grey?” I hear her whisper against my skin, sending goosebumps all over my body.

“He is coming baby.” I tell her trail