Chapter 106

"Ava's waking up." Sawyer said quietly, as soon as he walked into the room, his eyes darting to the dead body, and then back to his dad. Lucas and Maddox rushed to the hospital area, hearts beating wild. Maddox couldn't believe it. If his marking had really worked then they could finally be together. This was the moment, after so many years where they could finally be together without anything standing in the way. Maddox was confused though when Ella had tears in her eyes, blocking his way into Ava's room. "I need to see her." Maddox whispered, not understanding why she wasn't letting him in. "I ... I don't think you should go in there." Ella replied, begging Maddox with her eyes not to go in there. Maddox couldn't obey. He needed to see Ava for himself. Stepping into the room, he felt his heart drop to his stomach. Warm tears were running down her temples, her eyes barely open, as she laid on the hospital be