Alex's POVWhite. Everything was too white.The light burned behind my eyelids like a physical weight. I tried to move my hand, but it felt like it was made of lead. My throat was a desert, dry and raw, and every breath felt like I was swallowing broken glass. There was a rhythmic, annoying beep... beep... beep somewhere to my left.I forced my eyes open. The world was a blur of sterile walls and silver machines."Alexander?"The voice was shaky, thick with tears. I turned my head slowly. My neck felt stiff, like the muscles had forgotten how to work. I saw a woman sitting by the bed. Her hair was perfect, her suit expensive, but her face was tired."Mother?" I croaked. My voice sounded like it belonged to a stranger—deep, raspy, and weak."Oh, thank God," she sobbed, grabbing my hand. She pressed it to her cheek, her tears hot against my skin. "Arthur! He’s awake! Call the doctor!"My father appeared in the doorway, his face pale. He looked older. A lot older. Since when did he have
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