Pakin’s P.O.VThe room had fallen into a heavy, weighted silence after P’Dew left. The sterile smell of the hospital—bleach, rubbing alcohol, and old air—seemed to press in on me, making the walls feel closer than they actually were.I felt raw, like a nerve exposed to the open air. Every time I closed my eyes, I could still feel the phantom sensation of that man’s hands, the suffocating fog of the drug, and the terrifying realization that I had been completely powerless.Sean didn't move from my side. He shifted, the mattress dipping under his weight as he sat closer, his presence a warm, solid wall against the coldness of the room. He reached out, his large hand enveloping mine. His skin was rough, calloused from years of gripping steering wheels and shifting gears, but his touch was incredibly gentle, as if he were afraid I might shatter if he pressed too hard."I'm sorry," he whispered, his voice cracking
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