Chapter 63

Anna’s POV

“Anna.” Dad was the first to speak, still staring at me like he couldn’t make sense of anything. His voice sounded like it came from far away, and it only made my confusion worse.

I tried to sit up, but the moment I moved, a sharp pain shot through my head.

“Ouch.” I winced, reaching up instinctively, my fingers brushing over the thick bandage still wrapped there. I’d almost forgotten about it.

Ryan was standing a few steps away, frozen. His eyes were wide, his Adam’s apple bobbing, but he didn’t say a word. He just stared. At me. Not blinking. Not moving. Just staring with that unreadable expression that made my stomach twist up inside me. I could feel my cheeks heating, and my heart was hammering way too fast for someone who just woke up from a hospital bed.

Why the hell was I dreaming about Ryan like that? Why was it so real? And worse, why did I have to do it in front of my whole family? What was wrong with me?!

I prayed I ha