Audrey’s POVFor the first time in days, I woke up without fear. I opened my eyes slowly, expecting the darkness of that room.The locked door, the sound of Matteo's footsteps, the constant question of whether I would see Nia again.Instead, I saw pale morning light coming through the hospital window and Logan.He was sitting in the chair beside my bed, his head tilted slightly to the side, asleep.I stared at him for a moment, he looked exhausted. There were faint shadows beneath his eyes, and his usually perfect appearance had been replaced by something much more human.He had stayed, of course he had, even after everything. I reached toward him. My fingers barely touched his hand before his eyes opened.“You're awake,” he muttered, his voice was rough from sleep and I smiled faintly.“I am,” I replied.“How do you feel?” he asked.“Tired,” I replied and he gave me a small smile.“That's expected,” he said and I looked at him.“You stayed here all night?” I asked.“Yes,” he replied.
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