Lukas I was informed that my brother had finally showed signs of waking up, I rushed to the hospital immediately and stayed beside his bed.My brother’s eyelids fluttered. Slowly, painfully, his eyes opened, searching the harsh fluorescent lighting until they finally locked onto mine.I reached out, my heavy, calloused hand gripping his pale, cold shoulder. My throat felt tight, raw from nights of roaring into the dark, but I forced my voice into a low, steady rumble."Hey," I murmured, my thumb rubbing against his collarbone. "Are you okay? Talk to me."He tried to speak immediately, his mouth opening, his chapped lips parting, but only a dry, rattling gasp came out. He winced, his throat working violently as he tried to swallow."Don't force it," I urged softly, leaning closer. "Take a second. Drink some water."The nurse quickly stepped forward with a small cup and a straw, holding it to his lips. He took a few small, agonizing swallows, his brow furrowing in frustration at his ow
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