Chapter 211

Orion To find her. But I couldn't move. My vision swam with black spots. My ears rang with a sharp, endless buzz. I fumbled for my phone, hands heavy like bricks. I barely managed to hit the call button. Grandfather's name flashed on the screen. That was the last thing I saw. Darkness rolled in like a wave. So much for comfort food and a boring night... -- I heard a sob, and the sharp pain in my neck made me wince. Blinking, I slowly adjusted to the bright, unfamiliar light. Every muscle in my body felt like it had been through a blender. As my vision cleared, I realized something was off. This wasn't my room. And it definitely wasn't a hospital. The scent of antiseptic hung in the air, mixing with expensive cologne and old wood. I was in my grandfather's house. The room was quiet. Too quiet. All dark wood panels, antique furniture, and that unmistakable old-money vibe that made you sit up straighter without even realizing it. I turned my head. Yep, there he was. The exact reason I'd c