Esma’s pov

The first thing that I was aware was something heavy draped over my shoulders. It constricted my movements. The second thing that I slowly became aware of was a wall behind me.

My eyelids seemed to be too heavy to be lifted. When I tried to move, a wave of pain travelled through my body, forcing a whimper out of my lips. I instantly felt like thousand needles were pricked on my body simultaneously.

“Esma,” a deep, manly voice rumbled over me. it took me some moment before I recognised the owner of the voice. I wanted to open my eyes to look at his beautiful face but...