Fighting for the Lost (Sebastian's Daughter Book 4) (COMPLETE)

Chapter 34

(I've had this written for a while. Not sure why I never posted it. But now I have something to post today, the day that marks the fact that I have been on wattpad writing stories for all of you for seven years now. Thank you so much for every read, comment, vote, and follow. They all mean the world. Here's to many more years to come.)

Selena's POV:

Once Alex left to give Maria the flower he had found, I sat on my bed again, wiping the tears away from my face. I had no idea how I ended up with such luck. My brother, my father, and my friends all cared about me so much. I didn't deserve their love and determination, but I knew I was not going to let myself take any of it for granted.

Several minutes went by of silence. I tried to reach out to Serena, but I got no reply. I knew she was smart enough to keep enough of her energy to stay alive, so I refused the urge to jump back into my mind and search for her. Besides, I was scared I would get trapped again, and that was the last thing I needed. I'd just given everyone hope again. I couldn't take that away from them.

Finally, after the silence had seemed to be stretching on and on, there was a quiet and timid knock on the door. I called out to them, and they slowly pushed it open.

In the doorway stood Samantha. Behind her, I could see Maria smiling at me over her shoulder, and Alex was beside her.

My smile came back, and it took all of my willpower to stay seated on the bed, no matter how much I wanted to jump up and hug them. Serena had gifted her energy to me, and I was not about to waste it.

"Oh, Selena!" Samantha cried, running to me and wrapping her arms around me. I hugged her back happily. "I'd been so worried about you! I'm so happy to see you again!"

"I'm happy to see you, too, Samantha. I'm sorry for worrying you all."

Maria stepped into the room, closely followed by Alex. "Don't be silly, dear. You have nothing to apologize for. You are awake now, and that's all that matters."

I smiled at her. "So how's the medicine coming?"

Maria's smile brightened. "Very well, actually. I only need a couple more things and then it should be good to go. I was actually just about to head out and get them myself. I'm fairly certain I should be able to buy them off someone in town."

I felt my entire mood brighten at her words. Finally. I was finally going to be me again.

"Well, I should really be going before the shops close. I don't want to make you wait too much longer. It already looks like it will be a very intricate process, and I'm sure there will be some trial and error." Maria straightened herself. "It was lovely to see you awake. I'll be sure to keep you informed on my progress."

"Thank you, Maria."

She nodded to me in reply, then closed the door behind her.

Samantha, who had yet to release me from her hug, looked at me again. "Are you feeling better? What happened? Oh, I'm so glad you're alright!"

I laughed a little at her excitement as I gently tried to push her back and gain some space to breathe. "I am feeling better, Samantha. Although, I won't lie, I definitely don't feel great."

Samantha's happy expression dropped from her face. It was replaced by one of sympathy and maybe a little understanding. "Of course you don't. You just woke up from a coma. You probably won't feel like yourself again until you get that medicine."

I nodded. "Yeah, I just hope Maria can get it right the first time. I don't want to risk my life trying out different concoctions."

Alex spoke up then. "You shouldn't have to. What she meant by "trial and error" wasn't testing it on you. The medicine should have a certain reaction when it's ready. She's more worried about blowing up her home."

I couldn't help but laugh again. A moment passed between the three of us, then I said softly, "I missed you guys... You have no idea how lonely it is to be stuck inside your own mind and conscious of everything."

They frowned as I hung my head. Samantha's arms returned to being wrapped tightly around me, and Alex sat beside us.

"And you have no idea of the fear we all felt, helplessly wondering if you were going to return to us," Alex told me. "None of us wanted to leave this room, especially Finny." He smiled at me then. "But we all missed you too."

I gasped suddenly. "Finny! Where is he?"

Alex smiled. "He's working right now. As soon as he left the room after you woke up, he's been trying to get caught up. He wasn't able to focus on it while you were out."

I felt my eyes beginning to burn with unshed tears, but I quickly blinked them away. I was not at fault for what happened. I couldn't let myself feel guilty. If anything, I should be helping him.

That gave me an idea.

"I want to go see him."

Alex and Samantha both looked slightly alarmed at my statement.

"Selena, you just woke up. I don't think you need to be walking around anywhere quite yet," Samantha warned.

"Please? I want to see him. I want to leave this bed while I still have the energy to do so." My tears came back. "I've been stuck inside my mind for so long. I just want to see and feel the sunlight."

Samantha and Alex exchanged a look, then turned back to me, smiling.

"Alright," Alex agreed. "Let me at least walk you out."

I smiled brightly and nodded. Alex stood and Samantha finally released me.

My brother extended his hand and I took it. He helped me stand, and I held onto him tightly for a moment as my legs shook. After a moment, I steadied and was able to let go.

I nodded to Alex. "I'm okay. Let's go."

Samantha stood from the bed. "I'll go tell Sebastian what's going on. I don't want him to come up here and worry if he sees you're gone." With that, she passed us and left the room.

Alex turned to me and smiled, then led the way through the manor and down to the snow dusted garden to see Finny.