Chapter 79

“Violet.”

I groaned, trying to move as I heard my name being called, but all I could see was darkness. There was no light, only emptiness.

That’s right.

I couldn’t see.

“Violet,” the voice came again, but this time I recognized it. It was Kylan’s voice.

I felt a pair of hands on my shoulders, coming through my soaked clothes.

There was a slight flicker of hope. He came for me.

Am I dreaming?

Am I dead?

“Kylan?” I whispered hoarsely, my throat still hurting from the impact of the water reaching my lungs.

“Hey,” his hands reached for my arms, gently pulling me up. I flinched, and my breathing quickened as I began to realize the situation I had found myself in.

“I…I can’t see,” I breathed, feeling panic rise in my chest. My nails scratched against the cold, rough concrete beneath me. “I can’t see!”

“Violet,” Kylan spoke softly, “I’m here. It’s going to be okay.”

I shook my head wildly.

No, no it w