Sophia woke again to white ceilings.
This time, she could move.
Her fingers curled. Her toes shifted under the blanket. Her throat felt sore, but when she tried to speak, air came out.
“W—where…?" Her voice was rough.
A woman's voice answered immediately. “You're awake. Don't move too fast."
Sophia turned her head.
A female police officer sat beside the bed, uniform neat, expression calm.
Sophia's eyes widened. “Police…?"
The officer nodded. “Yes. I'm Officer Ramirez."
Sophia's heart slammed. “My kidney— did they—?"
Officer Ramirez shook her head. “No. Someone arrived in time. The procedure was stopped. You're safe."
Sophia exhaled, shaking. “Thank God…"
She tried to sit up and winced. “My head…"
“You were drugged," Officer Ramirez said. “We believe it was a sedative. It affec
