VELICIA'S POV
My head was pounding as consciousness slowly returned. The edges of my vision were blurry as I blinked, trying to make sense of my surroundings. Where was I? What happened?
Slowly, my senses started coming back to me. I felt a soft blanket covering my body. I turned my head sideways and winced at a sharp pain in my neck.
My eyes fluttered open slowly, adjusting to the sunlight streaming through the window.
"Velicia?" A gentle voice called out.
As my eyesight cleared, I turned towards the sound to see a lady sitting at my bedside, her face peering down with concern. It was Leah Harris, the girl I met at the party.
“The sleeping beauty is finally awake, isn't she?” She said, her lips curved into a bright grin. “How are you feeling?”
"Leah?" I croaked out weakly. My t
