When I woke up, I found myself in a room of white walls. The brightness of it almost blinded me, and when I adjusted my gaze to the light, I found out where I truly was.It was silent, save for the beeping sound of the monitor that records my vitals and made sure I was alive. The monotone beeping nearly deafened me. My eyes flicked to the side, spotting Alessio and Alexandrei slumped on the waiting couches, both worn down with exhaustion. Guilt prickled the edge of my heart. I tried to sit up, a sharp pang in my abdomen causing my breath to hitch. I accidentally let out a wince, causing Alessio to wake up from his deep sleep, something this stupid injury of mine had prevented him to indulge in. “K…Kierra?” he called, voice hoarse. “You’re awake! Alex—she’s up!” Alexandrei stirred immediately, rubbing the sleep from his eyes as they both rushed to my side. “Don’t move too much,” Alexandrei warned, hands gently bracing my shoulder. “You had surgery. You were stabbed.” The memory hi
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