LEONARD.
The moment my eyes landed on Theresa lying on the floor, everything inside me froze.
Blood–there was blood, too much of it.
My heart skipped violently, a cold wave of panic crashing through me as the sight registered fully in my mind. Just moments ago… she had been upstairs, alive and breathing and now…she looked so fragile.
"Theresa!" I dropped to my knees beside her instantly, my hands trembling slightly as I gathered her into my arms. "Please… stay with us."
My voice came out more forceful than I intended, like I was commanding her to hold on, like sheer will alone could keep her from slipping away.
I wasn't about to lose her.
Not after just finding her again.
Without wasting another second, I lifted her into my arms, holding her carefully in a bridal style as I rushed out toward the car.
