Chapter146

#Chapter146

I wake up with a start, breathing heavily. What the fuck was that all about?

Sophie stirs next to me and opens her eyes. /"What is it?/" she asks softly.

I gulp in an attempt to calm down my harsh breathing, and I shake my head in dismissal. /"Nothing, bad dream./"

Rubbing my hand over my face, I climb out of the bed and Sophie frowns. /"What are you doing? Where are you going?/"

/"I just remembered something./" I reply shortly, checking for car keys in my pocket and fixing my clothes. Something feels wrong, and despite my care for Sophie, I need a few moments on my own. /"I'll be right back./"

I walk out of her room, heading towards the exit, and curse at my ignorance, running back to Sophie. /"I love you./" I tell her, her disappointed expression lighting up a notch.

Walking out of the hospital into the freezing air, I almost slip on the snow that has piled up during the night. /"Fuck./"