~Sienna~The first thing I hear is the steady, constant beep-beep-beep of a heart monitor. It’s a clean, blunt sound, worlds away from the screeching springs of that rotting bed. I blink my eyes open, and the ceiling is white, bright, and solid. No dirty windows, no shadows of trees.I try to move my hand, but it feels heavy. I look down to see an IV line taped to my skin, clear fluid dripping slowly into my vein. Then, I feel the warmth. A large, familiar hand is wrapped around mine, holding it as if I might disappear if he lets go."Norman?" My voice is a ghost of a sound, raw and dry.He is there instantly, leaning over me. He looks like he hasn't slept in a week. His eyes are bloodshot, and there is a thick stubble on his jaw, but the relief that washes over his face when he sees me awake is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen."I'm here, Sienna. You're safe. You're in the hospital," he whispers, his voice cracking."What happened? Julian...""He’s in custody," Norman says, hi
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