Aaron
I woke up in a haze, my head pounding and my entire body aching. My entire body felt heavy, and just as I was about to sit up, a sharp pain shot through my abdomen, jolting me back to the grim reality. I clutched onto the bandaged wound , and only then did I remember—I'd been stabbed. The memory flooded back, bringing with it a wave of fear and confusion.
Opening my eyes slowly, I found Junior seated by my side, his expression heavy with worry. He wasn't the only person in the room, by the door stood a familiar figure which I spoke recognised to be Melisandre. Her face was swollen, and I could tell from one glance that she had been crying.
"Junior," I croaked, my voice barely above a whisper. He looked up and upon seeing my open eyes, a smile spread across his face. It was a genuine smile, and I was a bit shocked that he was even by my side.
"You're awake," he said, his voice hoarse with emotion.
