Chapter 108
Chapter 108
Avalynn POV
The sound of the clock ticking was enough to drive a normal person mad. Other than this and the soft
beating of Brent and Miranda''s heartbeats, there was silence. I could feel myself drifting off into, what
was sure to be, a fitful sleep. The doctors and nurses only came in from time to time to adjust the
feeding tubes, medications, IV bags, or to change whatever needs to be changed. I didn''t really keep
up with the specifics. Melissa and myself had exhausted ourselves thesest few weeks attempting to
wake them. We thought, there for a minute, that we had them when Miranda''s arms both twitched and
her eyes fluttered. Then, with much disappointment, she fell back into her slumber.
The doctors ran tests and gave us encouragement that we almost had her up. Unfortunately, for us, we
both grew exhausted. When Melissa copsed in the middle of the room, we called it off to allow our
bodies the much needed rest that we would need. It was now a weekter and Melissa was still
recovering. I was thankful to Charlotte, who had given me the strength or else I would have ended up
just like Melissa.
I''m not sure when, but I fell asleep. I also was unsure of exactly how long I was asleep for. When I
woke up, I was being cradled in Everest''s arms, in the reclining chair in the hospital room. I moved my
head only slightly, not wanting to wake Everest, looking at the window. It was now dark and I was sure
of one thing; it was still daylight outside when Ist looked. I listened to Everest''s deep and even
breathing and allowed myself to rx in his embrace. I felt the tiredness begin to pull at me like an
intoxicating drug, enticing me to fall into afortable sleep. As I listened to the beating of Everest''s
heart, I finally gave in, falling asleep.
I woke when the sun came up, greeting us with a new promise that tomorrow would be different. Little
did I know as I wiped away the sleep from my eyes, today would be different. The gentle knock on the
door as a nurse walked in, bowing her head before beginning her work. Everest sat up after I moved
away from him. I can''t believe how refreshed and energized I actually felt.
"Good morning," I greeted the nurse as her head was bowed.
"Good morning Queen Avalynn, King Everest." She smiled warmly as she walked over to Brents'' bed
first, checking his vitals.
I watched her movements closely, watched as she wrote down the numbers on her charts. I watched
as she did the same to Miranda. She turned to us, ncing down at her chart. "I need to confirm a few
things with the doctor, but their heartbeats both sound stronger this morning. It''s almost as if it''s not as
faint sounding. I didn''t even need to use my stethoscope to know that their hearts were beating
stronger, but I obviously did to check it properly."
"That''s good news then." Everest spoke quickly before I could say anything.
"It seems to be that way. In my honest opinion, if you had anything you could try on them to wake them
up, today may be the day to give it your best shot. But, please excuse me. I am going to get the doctor
in here to check ande talk with you both." The nurse bowed her head and walked out of the room
at a brisk pace.
I turned to look back at Everest and he gave me a small nod. "I know what you are going to say, my
love. I have someone checking on Melissa now, let''s go see for ourselves, shall we?" He offered me his
hand and I took it. We walked out of Brent and Miranda''s room and to the elevator.
We went down one floor and walked to Melissa''s room. Surprisingly enough, she was exiting the room
smiling and chatting with a doctor. I watched as she shook his hand and thanked him. When we
approached the two of them, stopping a few feet away, they both looked at us both. The doctor, a short
fellow with salt and peppered hair, bowed to us both. Melissa greeted us with a warm smile.
"Hello." She said softly.
"Hello Melissa, doctor.." Everest paused, looking at his badge "Doctor Howard." He smiled at them
both.
"King Everest, Queen Avalynn, what an honor it is to be in your presence." Doctor Howard bowed
again.
I smiled at him "It is our honor to be thanking you for all of the hard work you and the rest of the
hospital staff have endured thesest few months. It wasn''t easy. I do have a question, though."
"Yes, of course, Queen Avalynn. Please, ask away." Doctor Howard looked between Everest and
myself.
"Is it safe for Melissa to practice the strongest magic she could muster?" I asked tly.
"It is." Melissa spoke before the doctor could say anything.
"Well, yes, but she may tire out quickly." The doctor interjected.
"What do you mean?" Everest asked this time, as I nced at Melissa.
"It means that I could die from doing too much magic." She said tly. "But it doesn''t matter." Her arms
crossed her chest like a stubborn child whose mind would not be changed and I couldn''t help the small
smile that tried to tug at the corners of my mouth. I knew, without a doubt, that Melissa would give it all
she had, just like I would, and just like Miranda did.
"Surely your life matters." The doctor''s brows scrunched together into a deep frown.
"Of course my life matters, but what matters more is the Kingdoms'' people and the lives of others. Not
my own. I have lived a very long and meaningful life. If it is my time to go, I hope it is for the best of
others around me." Melissa said seriously.
"I understand exactly what you are saying." I told her and she gave me a warm smile.
"So let''s see what we can do about Brent and Miranda then. Shall we?" Melissa looked between the
three of us.
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"Of course." Everest nodded and motioned toward the elevator. We followed behind the doctor and
Melissa to the elevator. We entered first as they followed behind. We went up one floor and exited.
"Oh, ohh." Melissa breathed as she stepped off the elevator.
"What is it?" Everest asked.
"Do you feel it?" Melissa asked me, ignoring Everest.
I simply nodded my head. "I do feel it. Which is why I believe the time is right."
"Come on then, let''s hurry." Melissa picked up the pace and we all matched her steps with ease.
I looked over to Everest as we walked. He was looking at me with a puzzled look of confusion. "It is
time for Brent and Miranda to wake up. There is a strange energy in the air, more so now than when we
left just a few moments ago. We will need the room to ourselves during this time. You may stay outside
the door."
"No, Avalynn. You''re not going in there alone." He frowned as he interrupted me.
"I won''t be alone. Melissa will be there. Besides, everything will be fine." I reassured him.
"You can''t promise that." He frowned.
I ced my hand on his chest, right above his beating heart. Hisrge hand covered my own. "You can
feel me through our bond. You will know when my body has had enough. That is when you may break
in, but not a moment too soon as you could mess with the bnce of what we are trying to
aplish."
"It may be toote." His hands moved to cup my face.
"It will never be toote." I smiled up at him. His head dipped and ced a soft kiss upon my lips. "Just
trust me."
He nodded his head. "I trust you."
We opened the door to their room. Melissa began to clear everyone out. I waited until it was only her,
Miranda, and Brent alone in the room. We stood for a moment, feeling the energy of the room.
"We should have their things removed from their bodies." Melissa told me.
"Things? You mean the tubes and IVs?" I arched my brow.
"Yes, yes. Those." She pointed.
"Very well. I walked to the door and opened it."
"Done already?" Everest asked quickly.
I nearlyughed but somehow managed to smile instead, "No, no. We need nurses toe unhook
them from everything."
"Everything?" A nurse walked forward a bit confused.
"Yes, but, can you help her with unhooking everything?" I pointed to another nurse.
"Yes, your Majesty, of course." They both moved inside the room and worked quickly.
Once they exited the room, I looked across at Melissa. "Ready?"
"I am if you are." She smiled.