MATTI groggily opened my eyes, the bright lights above blinding me. I winced, turning my head away. Where was I? The room was a sterile white, the air thick with the scent of disinfectant. Ugh. How much I freaking hate that smell! As my vision cleared, I took in the tubes and wires connected to me. A hospital. I was in a hospital. For the second time this year.Memories started coming back —the warehouse, the pain, Jay...Jay.A pang of fear shot through me. Where was he?I tried to move, but a searing pain radiated from my abdomen. I gasped, my eyes watering. What the fuck! "Baby?"I turned my head, trying to locate the speaker. A figure leaned over me, eyes red-rimmed."Jay?" I croaked, my throat dry.The figure's face blurred, and I realized I was crying. Jay's face swam into focus, his eyes brimming with tears too. "Hey, baby," he whispered, his voice cracking. "You're okay. You're going to be okay."I tried to speak, but my voice was too weak. Jay's face dimmed again as tea
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