'Melanie' opened her eyes slowly, wincing at the dull, persistent pain that radiated through her entire body. Every limb ached, and even the simple act of blinking felt like an effort. She had been slapped, shoved, and thrown out of the car after the accident- and it had taken every last ounce of strength, sheer willpower, and desperation to stumble her way to the hospital before collapsing just inside the entrance.
Now, as her vision adjusted to the sterile white of the hospital room, her gaze swept the space cautiously, her heart picking up speed at the unfamiliar surroundings. Then her eyes landed on something-someone- that made it skip altogether.
Adam.
