Kicking off my shoes, I moved straight for her bed, not stopping until I was lying on my side, facing her. Her eyes were open, but they were dull and lifeless. “Hey.” Smoothing her hair back, I rested my palm on her cheek and whispered, “I’m here, Liz.” Her hand shot out to fist my shirt, but she made no move to speak. She didn’t even blink. She just continued to stare right through me. It was like a part of Liz knew I was here, but that part was trapped inside a frozen cage. “It’s okay.” Shifting closer, I nuzzled her nose with mine before resting my brow against hers. “I hear you, Liz.” She
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