Gloria POV
I had been trapped in a fog of sleep and confusion for what felt like an eternity. Through the heavy mist of my subconscious, I could occasionally hear voices. Leo, Elena, Douglas, Addie, Cade, and even Carol from time to time. But their words were garbled, echoing as if underwater, and I couldn't find the strength to answer. There was another voice, too. A feminine voice I didn't recognize, yet felt an undeniable pull toward it. My mind was a chaotic blur, but beneath the fog, I could feel my strength slowly ticking back to life.
The moment Leo took my hand, a familiar spark of tingles rushed up my arm, and I couldn't help but smile. I tried to open my eyes when he urged me to, but the light was blinding. I tried again, forcing my vision to focus, and smiled as I looked strai
