Elizabeth’s POV
My ears happened to pick up light waves by my side.
That, or the heavy breath of someone beside me.
It was heavy, hot, and came with a lot of sobbing.
With my eyes closed and my breath still, all I could do was listen more.
Listen intently.
Smell and try to taste, and then, that was when I picked it.
“Rose.”
My eyelids flicked open so fast that it startled my friend who was seated beside me, cupping my cheek while she streamed heavy tears from her face.
Blinking against the dim light in my room, I tried to focus on my surroundings and the dull ache throbbing through my body when she called my name.
“Liz! You're alright?”
I looked at her again.
There, by my side, sat Rose, the only one in this pack that cared about me.
The one with a face masked with worry and
