I flinched as a sharp, throbbing pain pulsed through my head. My surroundings were a blur, and for a moment, I had no idea where I was or what was happening. All I knew was the overwhelming pain that clung to me, and the sickening feeling that I didn’t want to be in this state.
Groaning softly, I shifted slightly, hoping to ease the ache. But the pain only seemed to intensify, making it hard to think clearly. Slowly, incoherent voices filtered into my foggy mind, drawing my attention. I wasn’t alone. What was going on?
As I lay there, struggling to focus, the voices grew clearer, though still distant.
“She is waking up.” A soft, unfamiliar voice whispered gently.
“Yes.” Another voice, equally soft and soothing, responded.
