Chapter 13 Vying For Her Affections

• Sara***
• The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the sterile scent of the hospital room. The harsh lights above made my eyes squint, and I blinked, struggling to focus. My body felt like it had been through a war, bruised and broken from the fall. Pain shot through my legs as I tried to move, reminding me of how quickly everything had turned upside down. The memories came rushing back—the anger in Max’s eyes, Sam’s protective grip, and the dizzying moment before I’d lost consciousness.
• I tried to sit up, but the ache in my limbs made the task harder than it should have been. A soft groan escaped me as I adjusted, my head spinning with every movement.