Chapter 15

RAINA

I woke up slowly, my body heavy, pain pulsing through every part of me. The dull ache in my ribs sharpened as I tried to shift, but a voice stopped me.

“Don’t move.”

I turned my head slightly to see Dominic standing beside the bed, his expression a mix of relief and worry. His voice had a calm but firm tone, one I’d come to trust.

My first thought was Liam. My heart raced. “Where’s Liam?” I managed to whisper, though panic crept into my voice.

“Raina, he’s fine,” he reassured me. “You don’t need to worry. Just rest for now.”

I felt a wave of relief, though the lingering fear gnawed at me. But before I could press further, the doctor entered the room. He wore a gentle smile, nodding as he approached my bed.

“Good to see you awake, Ms. Raina,” he said warmly. “You took quite a hit. You have a mild concussion, a few fractured ribs, and some bruising, but thankfully, you’re going to be all right.”

I absorbed his words, but they felt