Bonds

Chapter 55

Chapter 55

-Maya’s POV-

A wave of nausea rolled over me threatening to pull me under. The room spun, a dizzying carousel of white walls and blurry shapes. A cool hand settled on my forehead, a comforting anchor in the sea of disorientation. “Easy there,” a familiar voice murmured, laced with concern.

My eyelids fluttered open, battling the heaviness that threatened to keep them shut. Slowly, the blurry shapes merged into a face – Ivan’s face, filled with worry and a hint of relief. Relief washed over me, momentarily eclipsing the fear and pain that gnawed at the edges of my

consciousness.

My voice was a dry rasp, barely audible even to my own ears. The memories, fragmented and terrifying, began to flood back–the crowded bar, Natalia’s mischievous grin, the

happened?” I croaked, the question a desperate

a placating gesture, his grip firm yet gentle as he pushed me back

with a tremor. “Natalia… Sarah… Riley. What about

to the storm brewing within me. “Everyone’s okay. Just relax. You

rest”

fear morphed into anger, a hot coal burning

his hand pressing against my shoulder. “Whoa, there. The doctor said you need to stay in bed for observation. They’ll be fine. They’re in the rooms next

what happened?” I demanded, my voice laced with a desperation! couldn’t control. “Where are

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