Chapter 34

ADRIANA

I woke up to the sound of beeping machines and the smell of antiseptic. My head was heavy and my body weak, like I was between life and death. I tried to move, but I couldn't even lift a finger. Panic set in as I realized I was completely paralyzed. My limbs felt too heavy, the only thing seeming to move was my eyes. I forced my mouth open and let out a groan, thankful that I could at least move it too. The door to my hospital room opened and Daciana rushed in. her face was etched in worry, her steps tentative as she moved to my bedside. "Adriana, how are you feeling?" she asked, her voice trembling with worry. I tried to speak, but my throat was dry and the words wouldn't come out, only a small moan of pain. Daciana, seeing my struggle, quickly grabbed a cup of water from the bedside table and brought it to my lips. "Here, open up." she said, her tone a soft command.

I nodded my thanks as I took greedy gulps of the water, when my th