Chapter 4 - The FallTime seemed to stop.
Elena's body tipped backward.
Julian's face transformed from fury into horror.
“Elena!”
Her body struck the wooden staircase.
Once.
Twice.
Then again.
She instinctively wrapped both arms around her stomach, trying to protect the child inside her.
At the bottom of the stairs, she finally stopped moving.
Silence swallowed the mansion.
Julian stood frozen above her.
His entire world had collapsed in less than ten seconds.
“Elena…”
He stumbled down the stairs.
“No. No, no, no…”
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His hands trembled as he reached for her.
Then the front door burst open.
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Chapter 5 - The Patriarch's WrathArthur appeared in the doorway.
Chapter 6 - Sirens in the NightRed and blue lights flooded the Hawthorne estate.
Chapter 7 - Purgatory in WhiteThe hospital waiting room was cold, sterile, and mercilessly bright.
Chapter 8 - The Doctor's VerdictThe ICU doors opened.
Chapter 9 - The Anatomy of a LieArthur returned to the mansion alone.
Chapter 10 - Awakening to AshesElena opened her eyes.
