Book Two in the "Alcaraz Duology"
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Catalina Alcaraz is a single mother with a past that she doesn't wish to revisit. She has managed to become a successful doctor and to create a life of her own desp...
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It's been an eventful week of healing.
Orion and I are finally home. We returned as soon as I was discharged from the hospital. Silas initially wanted us to stay with him in his apartment. He basically begged me for it, but I politely declined. I didn't want to bother him anymore but there was no use in me declining because he has been practically living with us for the past week.
Him and Orion have grown extra attached to me. Even though I love them both and value how overprotective they are of me, there are moments where I become overwhelmed. It's just that I'm so accustomed to taking care of myself that it can get to be a bit much at times. Not only is it them, but it's also my mother, my grandmother, and Lucia. There isn't a day that goes by where they don't visit.
I can't even walk on my own without everyone freaking out. I do understand them though. I did technically die which still surprises me when I think about it.
At that moment I kind of knew it would happen. So, I remember trying to tell Silas that I loved him in case I wouldn't have survived. I was unable to speak, and I knew that in a way it was a sign that it wasn't the right moment yet.
I also hoped I would stay alive for the sake of my son. All I could think about was him and how I would break his heart if I were to abandon him in such a way. The moment I opened my eyes and gained full consciousness again I became so grateful. In that moment all I wanted was to hug my little Orion and kiss his cheeks. That is precisely what I did as soon as I saw him when I arrived home.
A day later, I actually did explain to him what had happened. There is no use in me hiding the terrible person his father is. Kane has already shown him his true self. Orion is now aware of everything except for the fact that I died. That is a piece of information I plan to tell him another time.
In addition to visiting frequently, Silas's parents have been sending over food on a regular basis. They're both very kind and caring.
I found out that Orion now refers to them as his grandparents. I don't mind it all especially when seeing how happy it makes Orion and Silas's parents. It appears that they have created a very sweet friendship the time I have been gone. It makes me happy that he wasn't lonely and that his mind was occupied.
"Cata." Silas's deep voice breaks me away from my thoughts.
I turn to him with a small smile. I'm in bed waiting for him. He's been staying with me as I selfishly asked that he did. He could have stayed in one of the guest bedrooms, but I just sleep so much better with him by my side.
"Everything okay?" He switches the bathroom light off and comes to lie with me in bed.
"Everything's fine." I promise, a small smile on my face.
He lightly sighs when putting his arm over me as I lay my head on his chest. I feel him put his nose to my hair before giving me a kiss.
"I have Kane and his father tracked down." He suddenly informs me.
