Riley’s pov
I opened my eyes slowly, my eyelids heavy and dry, the world around me blurred and strange. The lights above were too bright, and the steady beeping of a machine next to me filled the room. I blinked, trying to focus, but nothing made sense. Where was I? How did I get here? My mind felt like it was wrapped in fog, thick and suffocating, making it hard to think straight.
The room started to come into focus, sterile and cold, the white walls and medical equipment surrounding me. The smell of disinfectant hit my nose, and that’s when I realized—I was in a hospital. My heart raced, but I couldn’t remember why. I tried to sit up, but my body felt weak, like all the strength had been drained out of me. I was so confused, disoriented, and then I heard it—a voice, familiar and
