Asena
I wake up to the sound of a beeping machine, the steady rhythm piercing through my grogginess. I can hear people shouting in the distance, their voices muffled by the walls of the hospital room. Slowly, I open my eyes, squinting against the harsh light that floods the room. I gasp and quickly close my eyes again, the brightness overwhelming me.
I hear someone screaming, "She's awake! She's awake!" and the door slams open as people rush in. I feel a hand on mine, holding it tightly. I open my eyes again and see my friends crowded around me. But the person holding my hand is Mason. His face is etched with worry, but there's relief in his eyes when he sees me looking at him.
"Are you okay?" I manage to croak out.
He chuckles softly and brushes a strand of hair off my face. "I should
