AUTHORS POV

The first sensation that stirred Tessa awake wasn’t the sunlight streaming through the gauzy curtains or the faint scent of ocean breeze—it was the disconcerting feeling of being watched.

When she opened her eyes, the sight that greeted her was nothing short of startling.

Camila and Jamie stood by the edge of her bed, peering down at her as if she were a fossilized relic. Their expressions were an uneasy combination of concern, curiosity, and mild horror.

Tessa blinked, her vision hazy. “What the hell… why are you both looking at me like I’m in a vegetative state?”

Camila exchanged a look with Jamie before speaking. “Because you...