As Gabriel and Amelie walked back, they were met by a storm of grief and confusion. David and Samyra were pale, their eyes darting toward every passing nurse, while Zander looked like a man on the edge of a breakdown.
"Amelie! Gabriel!" Samyra cried out, rushing toward them. She pulled Amelie into a hug, but her eyes were fixed on the closed doors of the emergency wing.
Zander didn't wait for a greeting. He intercepted Gabriel, his face contorted with fear and fury. "Prince Gabriel, why is Flora injured? How did this happen?" he demanded, his voice cracking. "Prince Casaio said something about venom. How could he hurt her so much in your presence?"
The questions rained down on Gabriel. Zander stepped closer, his anxiety only increasing. "You were supposed to be there! Why is she the one fighting for her life while we are all standing here? Please, tell me she's going to be okay!"
