Katherine’s POV
When I opened my eyes, the light felt too bright. My head ached and the ringing in my ears made it worse. I tried to sit up, but a hand pushed me gently back down. The doctor leaned over me with a calm expression.
“You’re awake,” he said. “Don’t move too fast.”
My voice came out weak. “What happened to me?”
He checked a small glass device beside the bed. “You fainted in the lower cells. Your inner ear was affected. You might experience ear pain, ringing, and disturbed sleep for a while.”
I frowned. “That doesn’t make sense. I heal fast. I should be fine by now.”
He hesitated, avoiding my eyes. “The noise that caused it was too powerful. Even your healing couldn’t handle it fully.”
“The noise?” I repeated. “What noise?”
He didn’t answer, instead, he adjusted the drip
