Chapter 6

I covered the buckle with my hand.

"Put your hand somewhere else."

Ethan's fingers stopped beneath mine.

For a moment, neither of us moved.

The hospital doors opened behind us, releasing a breath of cold air that smelled like disinfectant and rain.

My palm was damp against the red release button.

Chloe shifted in her car seat.

"Mommy?"

"I'm here, baby."

I leaned inside and touched her forehead.

She was still warm, but the fever had dropped.

Her lashes fluttered once before closing again.

Ethan stood beside the open door.

"She needs to go home," he said. "Her medicine is…