Chapter 14

HARLEY

As I looked around, I realized I was in a bed, in what looked like a hospital room.

There were machines beeping all around me, and a heart monitor was tracking my heartbeat. I felt a stab of panic, and I pulled at the wires attached to me. I had to get out of here.

I looked down and saw that I was dressed in a hospital gown, and I had an IV in my arm. I tried to get out of the bed, but I was too weak. I felt dizzy and lightheaded, and I fell back onto the bed.

I heard the door to my hospital room open, and I saw my father walk in. I could tell by the look on his face that he was worried about me.

"Dad," I said, trying to sound cheerful. "I'm fine, I just need some fresh air."

He shook his head, his expression stern.

"You're not fine, and you're not going anywhere. You hit your head, and we need to make sure you're okay."

"I saw you lying on the ground outside of the house," he said, his eyes full of concern. "What happened? Why were you outside?"

I tried to remember, but my h