Chapter 85

• Alex’s eyes slowly opened, but the brightness of the light made him shut them again. He waited until his vision adjusted before reopening them. Confused, he looked around, then saw Bethany sitting beside him, her head resting on his bed as she slept.
• With a weak hand, Alex reached for her arm and gave her a gentle shake, whispering her name in a hoarse voice.
• Bethany stirred instantly. When she saw Alex awake, she cried out his name in relief and quickly hugged him.