When I remembered that night on the mountain, I couldn't help but think of Xander's words, and a suffocating feeling overcame me, as if I couldn't breathe.
Salvatore grabbed his crutch, stood up, and lifted the toilet lid to drop the cigarette butt into the toilet, flushing it away.
"Go on," he said, not looking at me.
I immediately opened the door and rushed out.
Once outside the hospital room, I ran a few steps before stopping.
I touched my face, unsure of what my expression was like, but I could still feel my cheeks burning hot.
Back at Natalie's room, I paused at the door.
Lucas was in the room too—wasn't he supposed to be at work?
When he heard my footsteps, he looked up at me, his gaze sharp.
"Where did you go?"
I felt guilty, unable to meet his eyes. Afraid my face might give something away, I walked over to Natalie's bedside table, grabbed a disposable cup, and poured myself some water.