Bastian
When I opened my eyes, everything hurt. It felt like my entire body had been shattered and then carelessly pieced back together. The sterile smell of the hospital crept into my senses before I fully registered where I was. Blinking through the haze of pain, I caught sight of Kaida sitting beside me, her eyes red from what had to be hours of crying. Ben stood just behind her, his face a mask of concern, though he tried to keep his expression neutral.
Kaida reached out the moment she saw me stir, her hand trembling slightly as she took mine. “Bastian, thank the moon goddess that you’re awake,” she said, her voice thick with worry. “What happened? How did you end up like this?”
The question hung in the air like a heavy cloud, her eyes searching mine for answers. But I couldn’t tel
