I woke from a muddled dream when I tried to roll over and was met with a sharp stinging in my hand. A peek through squinted eyes told me I had an IV in my hand. Why did I have an IV? “Easy, Sofia,” Nico said from behind me. He had been propped against the headboard while I slept and was now scouring my face, but I wasn’t sure for what. I pulled myself up to a sitting position, making my entire body ache. The sensation brought back the memories of lying cold on the freezer floor, feeling like I’d never be warm again. At the recollection, my entire body shuddered. “It’s okay, Ladybug. You’re home now.” He pulled me over to gently kiss my temple. “Oh, Sofia! Enzo! Sofia’s awake!” my mother called from the doorway. Hand to her chest, she hurried to my bedside as tears pooled in her eyes. She s
