ALARIC
Darkness. I was surrounded by darkness. Am I blind? It can't be. Why am I here?
"Daddy, please wake up. I'm sorry, I'm so mean to you yesterday. Please don't leave me," he wailed.
"Baby, it's not your fault. Your dad is not mad at you. Ssshhh, now baby." Zaila was assuring him. Why I can hear them, but I can't see?
"But I want him to wake up," he protested. "Daddy please wake up."
"I'm here!" I shouted but they can't even hear me.
"He will wake up, baby. Talk to him, okay. He can hear your voice, darling." Zaila's voice again. She's really very good with Ryker.
"He can?" I did not hear Zaila replied but I have a feeling she nods.
"Daddy, please wake up!" I heard my son's crying voice but I can't do anything. "Ms. Zaila and Butler Han are taking good care of me but I want yo
