Melissa’s POV.
My eyes fluttered open. I opened one eye first, then the other, blinking repeatedly until my hazy vision became clear.
The moment I did, a wave of excruciating pain throbbed through every part of my body, and even the simple act of breathing felt exhausting. But the worst pain came from my head. It felt as if a hammer was striking my skull with every beat of my heart.
“Ah…” I grunted weakly, enduring the pain.
I winced and reached for the back of my head. A rough, sticky texture was tangled in my hair. When I pulled my trembling hand back and brought it in front of my face, I nearly passed out at the sight of the dried blood staining my skin.
It was surprising that I was still alive. I had truly believed I was going to die. I thought I would either bleed to death or ne
