Chapter FourBeverlyPain.That was the first thing I felt.It came in waves. Slow at first, like a distant ache, then crashing all at once until it swallowed me whole. My fingers twitched weakly against something soft, unfamiliar.Soft?My brows furrowed as I struggled to open my eyes.I wasn’t on concrete anymore.The scent of antiseptic filled my nose, followed by the faint, rhythmic beeping of a machine. My lashes fluttered open, the bright white light overhead stabbing into my vision. I let out a small wince.Hospital.I tried to move, but a sharp pain shot through my side, forcing a broken gasp from my lips.“Don’t.”Velvet. Deep and commanding.I froze.Slowly, I turned my head toward the source… and my breath caught.He stood by the window, tall and imposing, his broad frame half-cast in shadow. The light from outside carved sharp lines along his face, highlighting a strong jaw, high cheekbones, and eyes so green they could pass for a forest.I gulped. Waking up to an insanely
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