Darkness slowly lifted as I drifted back to consciousness, my body heavy and sore. The steady beeping of a heart monitor echoed in my ears. My eyes fluttered and I found myself at the hospital.
I turned my head slightly and saw Alistair sitting beside me in a chair, her arms crossed, watching me with relief and irritation mixed in her gaze. As I attempted to push myself up, she quickly leaned forward.
"Don't even think about it," she warned, placing a firm hand on my shoulder. "The doctors said you need utmost rest. No moving around yet."
I sighed and let my head fall back onto the pillow. Just then, the door opened, and a doctor walked in, a clipboard in hand. He glanced at me and gave a small nod.
"You're actually fine," he said, flipping through my chart. "No major injuries, just ex
