Aubrey's POV My eyes flickered open, and I slowly lifted my lids, wincing as the soft light danced across my vision. The gentle glow intensified, sending tingles through my eyes. I blinked rapidly, adjusting to the brightness. As my gaze cleared, I took a close look at my surroundings. I lay in a hospital room, enclosed by sterile beige walls adorned with medical charts and monitors. The air was thick with disinfectant, and the hum of machinery provided a steady background sound. Christian's worried face hovered above mine, his eyes red-rimmed from lack of sleep. Lucas stood beside him, his chiseled features etched with concern. Their faces blurred momentarily before snapping back into focus. I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me. Lucas quickly grasped my

