ELENA My eyes cracked open to the harsh glare of the UV lights overhead.Where was I?I groaned and tried to turn, but I couldn’t. A wire was connected to my arm, feeding some kind of fluid into my system—probably medication.“You’re awake,” a voice filled my ears. I glanced to my left and found DeLuca standing beside me, along with Lucas and a sobbing Sarah, who rushed forward and hugged me tightly.“Don’t ever do that to me again. I thought I lost you,” she cried into my shoulder, and I chuckled.“It would take more than a bullet for you to lose me, Sarah,” I rasped. My throat was dry, and she quickly brought me a glass of water to drink. Then she raised the bed so I could sit up. I smiled at her gratefully.“Thank you,” I said, and she nodded.“I’ll go get the doctor—and some food,” she said, before rushing out of the room.“Hey, fighter,” Lucas greeted, waving.“Hey, Lucas,” I replied, my voice still breathy.“The doctor said you’d feel better a few hours after waking,” DeLuca ad
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