Married To A Demon 2 Novel

I gently touched her face in the hospital, the staff having honored my request to leave her uncovered. Even in death, she appeared beautiful and innocent. For so long, I had struggled to maintain distance, restraining myself to protect her from harm, yet she now lay lifeless before me—a consequence of my negligence. "I'm sorry, Heaven," I whispered to her motionless form, holding her delicate hands in mine. "I don't have words to express what I feel. If I hadn't left your side as you asked, this wouldn't have happened. If only I had reached you in time, you might still be alive." Her palms felt soft and fragile beneath my touch. A strong wind swept across the room, brushing strands of her hair across her face. As I reached to move the hair away, the weight of my regret pressed down upon me—the devastating consequence of my carelessness that had taken her life.