Chapter 31

Rafferty POV

I paced back and forth outside Ava's room, my brother Treyton sitting on a nearby bench, his eyes fixed on the door. Three days had passed since she'd fallen unconscious, and our worry was growing by the minute. The doctors and maids were the only ones allowed in, and even they couldn't give us a clear answer on when she'd wake up.

Treyton stood up, his tall frame towering over me. "Raff, we need to do something. We can't just sit here and wait."

I nodded, my mind racing. "I know, but what can we do? The doctors say she's stable, but...three days is too long."

Treyton's eyes narrowed. "I don't like it. Something feels off."

I shared his unease. Ava was strong, but this was unlike anything we'd seen before. Her powers, her determination...it was as if she'd pushed herself too far.

The door opened, and the doctor emerged, his expression somber. "Gentlemen, I assure you, Ava is receiving the best care. We're monitoring her closely, and she'll be fine.

As we entered Ava's roo