Chapter 25

• ISABELLA'S POV ~
• As Ryan opened his mouth to respond, I watched in horror as a sudden fit of coughing overwhelmed him, wracking his body with ragged gasps for breath. My heart racing, I leapt from my chair, dashing to the stool in his room where a jug of water sat. With no time to spare, I brought it back to his bedside and poured the water straight into his mouth, disregarding any need for a glass.
• My hands patting his back in a desperate attempt to soothe him, my brow furrowed deeply as I watched, willing him to breathe normally once again.