Alina

I slowly came to when I felt cool hands touch my forehead. My eyes fluttered open, and I woke to a dimly lit room I had never been to before.

“Sorry, did I wake you up?” a familiar voice asked.

I looked to my right and saw Erick sitting on a chair next to the bed I was on. I only shook my head when my throat felt too dry and scratchy. Taking in my surroundings, I sat up against the headboard with Erick’s help.

I was in a large room which appeared to be painted sky blue in the dim light. The lights were out, but several candles...