Linda groaned as she woke up. Her head felt fuzzy as if it had been stuffed with cotton. Her lips were rough and reminded her of the texture of an old dried carrot. “What’s going on?” her voice even sounded off as if she hadn’t used it for days.
“Linda!” Ollie was at her side.
Linda smiled at him and reached for him seeking contact. As her hand slipped into his she felt him tense and she glanced over at him confused. “Ollie?”
“It’s nothing.” His voice was gruffer than she was used to and he looked like hell. “I’m just glad to see you wake up. I was so worried.”
“Why did you have to sneak out? You’re such a pain in the ass, Linda. Do you have any idea the trouble I’ve gone through over you?” Oh, that voice she knew well. She dropped Ollie’s hand and craned her neck to see her brother gl
