ANASTASIA

"It's time for your shots," Jeremy said, attending to the injection right in front of me.

Knowing well that I have no time nor will I be able to execute my plan if that sleeping drug is in me, I decided to act fast and stop him from injecting me.

The moment he brought the needle close, "Jeremy," I called, making him pause.

"Yes?" He responded, staring into my eyes.

Thinking my words carefully while dragging myself deeper into bed, away from the needle, I said, making my request with a long face, "Can I just stay without being put to sleep? Just for tonight?"

"But Anna..." His eyes...