Chapter 16 The Integrity Of A Person

• Cherise awoke the following morning, her back still aflame with pain. The intensity of it jolted her awake.
• Upon regaining consciousness, she found herself sharing a hospital bed with Damien.
• The bed was designed for one, making their shared occupancy a tight fit. This explained why he was holding her so closely. Their bodies were pressed together, allowing her to hear the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.