~ISLA~Waking up felt slow and heavy, like I was being pulled out of a deep, endless fog. Every part of my body ached, and even the simple act of breathing reminded me that something had gone terribly wrong. For a moment, I didn’t open my eyes. I just lay there, trying to gather my thoughts, trying to remember what had happened.Then I felt it.A gentle touch against my forehead.Cool. Careful.My eyes fluttered open, and the first thing I saw was Jaxon sitting beside me. He held a damp cloth in his hand, carefully cleaning the dried blood near my temple. His movements were controlled, almost too careful, like he was afraid that even the slightest pressure would hurt me more.I couldn’t help the small smile that formed on my lips.“You look terrible,” I murmured weakly.His hand paused for a brief second before he looked up at me. There was something in his eyes that made my chest tighten. He looked… angry. Not loud or explosive, but quiet, restrained, and deep. At the same time, ther
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