Celeste

I slowly opened my eyes. Everything was white and blurry. At first, I thought I was in heaven. Maybe I had died. Maybe the pain was finally over.

But then I heard a voice.

“Can you hear me?”

The voice was shaking with worry. I recognized that voice.

“Celeste.”

My head turned slowly toward the sound. It hurt to move. Everything hurt. When my eyes focused, I saw him. Jace. His face looked tired, like he hadn’t slept in days.

Why was he here? Where am I?

He took my hand in his. His touch was warm. “Are you okay?”

I wanted to answer him. I wanted to say...