Lyla's POV
I could hear the machines beeping, and I felt the pain throughout my entire body and the thought of even opening my eyes hurt. It hurt to breathe and don't even think about moving, but I had to see who was here. Was Maxten here? Because I prayed that he was. I wanted him here, but if he was here, was it because he felt guilty about what had happened or was it because he still had feelings for me? I was at war with myself when I felt lips brush against my cheek.
"Peaches, I wish you would wake up." He whispered so softly and then gently grabbed my hand and held onto it.
"OK," I whispered and finally opened my eyes. They were assaulted by the lights in the room and I squinted, but they were quickly turned down.
"Oh god, you are awake."
"Your wish is my command," I said
