Chapter 71 He's Awake

• The soft beeping of the heart monitor was the first sound Cyrus heard as he slowly regained consciousness. The sterile smell of the hospital room filled his senses, and he felt the dull ache of his injuries. His eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the dim lighting.
• "Cyrus?" Selena's voice was soft, filled with a mixture of relief and worry.
• He turned his head slightly, seeing her seated beside his bed. Her eyes were red and puffy, evidence of hours of crying. Despite her disheveled appearance, she looked beautiful to him.