C170 THE END

**Third person**

Valerie dragged her heavy eyes open. She blinked a couple of times to clear her vision.

The smell of drugs and antiseptic and hospital filled her nose. Beside her, Lucas sat with his eyes closed.

Almost immediately she jumped up on the bed. “Let me go,” she shouted, startling Lucas.

He climbed the bed and pulled her into his arms. “It's okay, you're safe now