Theresa.
"Alex!" I called out his name, my voice completely heavy with undisguised disgust and sheer irritation. "What has been done is done!" I declared firmly, shutting my eyes tightly to blot out the miserable sight of him. "Leave this room right now and at least give me a moment of peace."
"Ella!" Alex pleaded, desperate as he crawled forward across the cold hospital tile, his knees scraping against the floor. "Please don't chase me out..." He paused, his voice trembling violently as he lifted his bloodshot eyes to meet mine. "...don't chase me out of your life forever."
I rolled my eyes in complete exasperation, opening them just enough to look down at his bruised face and blood-stained mouth.
"Lurgard!" I called out firmly, my tone leaving no room for argument.
"Yes, baby!" Lurgard responded instantly, his voice bursting with unmistakable excitement at being called upon.
