June’s POV
With a growl, Killian lunged at Richard, and his hand knocked the gun away, Richard barely had time to react before Killian tackled him to the floor,
Richard let out a growl as they struggled, but Killian was weakened, Blood dripped from his wound, and his movements were sluggish. He was getting weak fast.
Even so, he didn’t let go.
He wrapped his arms around Richard’s throat, with dark eyes,
“You” He coughed with blood staining his lips. “You don’t get to touch her”
Richard choked, and he struggled against Killian’s tight grip, but he managed to slam his elbox into Killian’s chest, the same place where Killian was shot.
Killian cried out in pain, and he quickly released Richard, I felt helpless, as my mind raced. How could I help?
The gun on the floor caught my eyes, and I immediately dove towards it, my heart pounding in my chest,
‘Richard! I swear to God if you move an inch, I will kill you!” I yelled frantically, pointing the gun at him.
Richard froze immediately, he slowly turned to me. “June?” He called softly, “It’s me, Richie. You
won’t shoot me for him.”
gritted my teeth at him. “Try me,” I growled.
His eyes widened slightly when he saw the serious expression on my face, and betrayal and hurt Mashed through his face.
However, I didn’t care. My focus was on Killian who was getting paler, and his breathing was getting weaker,
‘Get out of here, before I shoot you” I snapped.
Richard hesitated for a moment, before he clenched his jaw and ran off, leaving me with a dying
Killian,
dropped the gun as soon as Richard left. I didn’t have time to waste.
turned to Killian, who was barely holding on. His eyes fluttered, as he struggled to stay awake.
‘No, no, no. Stay with me, Killian!” I cried, pressing my hands against his wound to stop the bleeding.
He chuckled weakly. “Didn’t… know you cared this much,” he muttered,
“Shut up,” I choked, trying to keep pressure on the wound. “You’re not dying. I won’t let you.”
His eyes met mine with a soft look in his eyes.
Trummaged through his pocket for his phone. My fingers were stained with blood. I called Enzo, and put it on speaker,
“Come on, come on…” I whispered frantically as the call rang.
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“Boss?” Enzo’s voice came through the line.
“Enzo! It’s June,” I said frantically. “Killian’s been shot. I–I need help! Now!”
Enzo cursed. “Where are you?”
“At the house–just hurry, please!” My voice cracked.
“We’re on our way. Keep pressure on the wound and don’t let him pass out,” Enzo instructe before the call disconnected.
I turned back to Killian, whose eyes were closing.
“No! Killian, stay awake!” I shook him slightly.
His fingers brushed against mine weakly. “You’re… beautiful when you panic,” he mumbled.
I laughed hysterically. “You’re an idiot.”
His hand gripped mine suddenly, with more strength than I expected. His eyes pierced through me with intensity.
“I love you,” he murmured.
I froze.
For a second, I thought I imagined it. But he was looking at me with a desperate and vulnerable look in his eyes.
My mouth gaped open in shock. This wasn’t how I wanted to hear those words for the first time. Not like this. Not when he was on the verge of dying.
But before I could say anything, his grip loosened, and his eyes closed.
“No! Killian!” I shouted, shaking him.
I could hear the sirens wailing in the distance. Help was coming.
Regret washed through me as I realized that I didn’t have the chance to tell him that I loved him.
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The waiting room was too cold. Or maybe that was just me.
I sat in the same chair for what felt like forever, holding my hands together as I waited.
This must be how Killian had felt all those times I had been in the hospital. The helplessness. The fear. The worry.
I glanced up at the double doors of the operating room, praying that someone would walk through them and tell me something. My heart pounded in my chest as my mind replayed the moment Killian collapsed in my arms with his blood soaking through my fingers.
“I love you,” were his final words to me.
The door finally swung open, and a doctor stepped out, taking off his mask. My breath caught in my throat and I stood to my feet.
“Miss June Winslow?”
“Yes,” I cried out. “How is he? Is he-‘
“He’s stable,” the doctor said quickly, and I almost collapsed in relief. “The bullet missed any major organs, but he lost a lot of blood. We managed to remove the bullet and repair the damage, but he’s still unconscious.”
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Tears welled up in my eyes. “Can I see him?”
The doctor nodded. “Of course.”
I followed the doctor to Killian’s room. When I stepped inside, my breath hitched.
Killian looked so pale, and weak. His face was too still. Too lifeless.
I walked over to him slowly, and held his hand. It was warm. That was a good sign.
I released a sigh and sat down beside him.
“You scared the hell out of me.” I whispered, tears running down my face.
He didn’t respond. He was still unconscious.
I sighed, squeezing his hand gently. “You told me you loved me, Killian,” I murmured. “And ther you passed out like a complete asshole before I could say anything back.”
Silence.
Three days passed.
Killian was getting better, but he still hadn’t woken up.
barely left his side, only leaving to grab coffee or check in with Enzo, who had torn the city apart ooking for Richard. But he was gone.
Every morning, I sat by Killian’s bedside, waiting for him to wake up. And every night, I told myself that tomorrow would be the day.
Until the fourth day, something happened.
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