Ashley

Pain dragged me out of the darkness, it came first as a dull throb, then sharpened into something hot and stabbing in my shoulder. A small gasp escaped my lips before I could stop it. My body tensed instantly, every muscle going rigid as the memory slammed back into me.

The gunshot, I remember how Riley stupid loyalty almost got me killed. I squeezed my eyes shut for a moment. I forced my eyes open. For a moment, I thought I was still dreaming.

The room around me was beautiful, it’s the most beautiful room I have ever seen in my life. My heart began to pound, this wasn’t...