My head felt like it was being torn in two.
My face ached, and every part of my body felt heavy and sore. Pain shot through my hands and legs every time I tried to move, forcing me to remain completely still. Even breathing seemed to take effort. My consciousness kept slipping in and out, dragging me into a strange darkness where I couldn't tell whether I was awake or dreaming.
My eyes stayed shut.
The ringing in my ears was so loud at first that I could barely make out anything around me. It was a constant, painful sound that seemed to fill my entire head.
Then, slowly, another sound broke through it.
Pacing.
Someone was walking back and forth across the floor.
"It's not your fault. You should have kept a closer eye on her like you promised." A familiar voice sounded angry, filled
