tumultuous sea, the waves of fear and confusion crashing relentlessly against the fragile shores of my consciousness. I cou

I flinched away, my heart racing, until I hit the edge of the bed. Where am I? Panic began to set in as I scanned the room, tak

longs to a king. How did I end up here? What happened to me? Have I been

an almost mesmerizing warmth. His slender, athletic build moved with a fluid grace, suggesting a sharp mind and quick wit. His chiseled features and strong jawline g

he said, his voice as friendly as his demeanor. He took a ste

ere?" My voice came out small

ach, and he couldn't leave you behind." His explanation did little to ease my anxiety. The events of the pr

But I need to get out of here. Kya is goin

The urgency in my voice was unmistakable. I had to figure out w

lp you with anything at all," he offered, still smiling that disarmingly friend

me? Maybe I should ask

nformation about your

hat." There was a hint of surprise in h

until yesterday. Okay, I really need to go. I managed to get myself out of b

But I really need to go," I said, edging towards the door. My i

ped me in my tracks, a

es

rily confused. Then it dawned on me-was he expecting payment?

firmer now, trying to assert some control over t

I asked, unable to

e first time since waking up. I was wearing a big hoodie that stopped at my mid-thigh, leaving the rest of my legs

ay, I'm Kenzo. What's your name?" he asked, open

ing a bit more at ease. He ha

nstead of pulling o

d, taking the pants.

some space to gather my thoughts. The clothes were soft and smelled fres

that I'm wearing. The thought of debt weighed heavily on me as I ran my hands through my hair, trying to

e complimented me, "Wow, tha

back?" I asked hesitantly. He look

re torn and worn out," he

at the moment, so I might need you to get

, you don't have to pay for tho

gone?" I asked, a sinki

eone throw

. I had planned to take the dress with m

g a few steps toward me. I backed a

ust want

t to go? I'm will

you back for the clothes you lent me." Despite his kindness, I couldn't

I'll be back." He disappeared brief

to grab a cab to your destination," he

is." His generosity overwhelmed me

a. Just don't catch a cold again, will you?" His

you,

u out. Are you sure you don't

to be at the moment." He nodded, und

ing there with a warm smile. He might be the nicest guy I've met so far

, I quickly paid him and rushed inside. The famili

nurse, Mrs. Samuel. "Clara, where have you been?

Kya okay?" I asked, pa

Mrs. Samuel replied w

haled deeply, the tension

?" Mrs. Samuel asked, h

you

ave such co

u mean?" Confusio

. Damion Volk paid Kya's bills and has already discusse

her words. The information

y?" she asked, noticing

id our bills and offered to cover

" Panic surged through me, and I rushed to

een in ages. Across from her sat Mr. Damion Volk, holding a teddy bear. The s

e!" Kya's joy was infectious, b

, I

his voice smooth, his smile seemingly genuine

ya?" I asked, barely containing the

the teddy bear. "Here you go, Kya. Next t

," she replied, her eyes

one like this. And to think it was their first meetin

ay here while I talk t

replied, s

ons and suspicions. Once outside Kya's room,

alk about?" he asked, his

ven know which hospital she was admitted to?" My

hings, Miss Caddle," he repl

or what you're doing here, but I want you out of our

d here I am still reaching out to help you prevent your worst nightmare from hap

our lives. I don't want to see you near Kya," I

ster die?" he asked, his smile fadin

the emotions hidden within them. Was it a

eated, though the conviction in

oice. "Are you sure about that?" He p

ou, Mr. Volk?" a voice a

, I hope you g

we can find a perfect heart transplant for her within a week. You can

g the call. Our eyes met again, and I felt a mi

at there was more to Mr. Volk than met the eye. However, accepting his offer would sa

ove her the way she

closer to Mr. Volk, seeking shelter behind him, even as my mind screamed at me to b