University Infirmary - VIP RoomWhen Zara finally regained consciousness and opened her eyes, the world was white. White ceiling, white sheets, white walls.For a terrifying second, she thought she was back in the facility, the sterile holding cells where she was once held captive, the same place her mother had died. Her heart gave a violent lurch, slamming against her ribs, as she got up feeling so scared."Easy." Someone said beside her.The voice was deep, rough, and instantly grounding.Zara turned her head towards the voice.Alex was sitting in a plastic chair next to the bed. He looked too big for the room, with his broad shoulders blocking out the light from the window. He was still in his shirt sleeves, his tie already discarded somewhere. He was leaning forward, elbows on his knees, watching her with an intensity that made the air in the room vibrate."Where am I?" Zara croaked, asking him. Her throat felt dry."The Infirmary," Alex said, replying to her question and handing
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