Vivian blinked, her breath catching in her throat as she stared at the looming figure standing beside her. Marcus was so tall that he was blocking the bright lights of the hospital room from reaching her eyes.
“Hey.” She murmured, her eyes blinking rapidly. They were still adjusting.
Marcus smiled when he heard her voice. She was alright, and to him, that was all that mattered, for now at least.
“How are you feeling? “Marcus asked, his voice low and his tone soft.
“I’m fine.” She muttered, her body feeling significantly lighter than it did the first time she was awake. “I feel a little banged up, but I’m okay.”
When she first woke up, it took her immense effort just to be able to lift her hand. Now she is able to do that easily.
“Good.” Marcus nodded, a relieved sigh escaping fro
