Chapter 27

Aurora's POV

Walking through the hospital halls I felt nervous. Scared even.

What would she think of me?

Cmon. She's dying.

Ronin walks with his hand in his pocket and I couldn't help but be amazed at how much he looked like me.

"Well... here we are." He pushes the door open and I freeze.

I can't do this...

I-

"Hey..."Ronin grabs my hand and squeezes it. He offers a small smile and I breathe in and out.

I nod, and step in, wary of the figure that laid before me. She looked so peaceful laying there that I didn't want her to wake up.

Wait.

That sounds terrible.

But you know what I mean?

"Mom?" Ronin shake her slightly and she slurs. Pools of green peek out at me and I bite my lip as she gasps.

"You're... . here." She murmurs and a grateful smile graces her thin lips. Her hair was already losing color, shades of grey becoming apparent. "Oh, Aurora." She croaks and I gulp to keep down the tears.

I stay silent, just staring at her.