Destiny's POV
A small groan slid past my lips as I slowly stirred awake. I tried to peel my eyes open, but aborted the mission midway. My eyes felt like lead and the very thought of opening them sent jolts of pain through my body. My insides burned as I took in small mouthfuls of air and even that was still as painful as ever. Slowly, I rolled to my side, maybe I would be able to get a bit of comfort if I swapped positions.
Lies. All lies.
I felt even more pain than in my current position than in my last. I tried returning, but I just couldn't. Even moving my limbs seemed to be impossible at this point.
What was happening to me? Was I dead?
“No dear.” Someone's voice filtered into my ear. Whoever it was sounded old and weary, like she could pass out any second from now. “Not yet, and
