Stefano I leaned into the hand that was smoothing back my hair. And for a moment I totally forgot where I I was. Then it all came flooding back to me. My eyes shot open, searching her face. And my eyes met the most beautiful green eyes in the world. Lily’s eyes. I blinked at her rapidly. This had to be dream right? It was the only possibly explanation. But then her lips moved slightly as if she was was trying to speak. “Lily?” I didn’t just say her name , I reached for her. My finger tips brushing against her lips. Over her cheek and down her jaw as if I couldn’t quite believe what I was seeing and hearing. “Hi.” Her voice was croaky , and she winced as she tried to clear her throat. Struggling to move herself in the tangle of wires . “Easy Lil Bum, gentle I pushed her back against

