Chapter 37 Warmth

My eyelids were heavy as I struggled to open them, the rest of my body laying limply on a soft cushion. The light hurt my eyes and I could barely move my arms. I groaned and pushed myself to sit up, trying to regain some strength. I rubbed my eyes wearily, trying to wake myself up. The room smelled strongly of antiseptic, the sharp scent burning my lungs. It was oddly quiet, nothing making noise other than my labored breath and the unsteady beeping of my heart monitor. Kayden? I tried asking through the mind link, but I couldn't feel him on the other end. It's like he was missing. My heart began to beat erratically. What if Rowen killed him? My eyes became glassy with unshed tears. My chest heaved up and down, trying to get off this hospital bed but failing miserably. Soon after, Alice came rushing in, the most panicked I've ever seen her. "Charlotte! You're going to hurt yourself!" She scolded, helping me back on the bed. "What's wro