Emily?" "She's sleeping." "She needs to wake up." "Just let her sleep," a familiar voice growled. There was a soft sigh. "She's already awake. Emily, open your eyes," another familiar voice commended softly and I felt a hand shaking my shoulder. "Come on." "What?" I groaned, refusing to open my eyes. A sharp burning sensation ripped through my throat and I hissed in pain, snapping my eyes open. I gently touched my finger to it, pulling it back instantly when it burned. "Ow!" Sebastian peered down at me, chuckling. "Don't try to speak... You're throat hasn't fully healed." Last nights ordeals flashed in my mind, causing my eyes to grow. "Joel?" I inquired, wincing at the pain in my throat. An uncomfortable expression crossed his face. "Well..." "Is he okay? Oww," I moaned, feeling

