Alisha winced in pain as she turned gently on the hospital bed, the throbbing ache coursing through her body a constant reminder of the recent accident. She sensed Zeriel's presence in the room and slowly opened her eyes. "You're here," she said, mustering a weak smile as she extended her hand to touch his face.
Zeriel knelt before her, holding her hands and helping her reach his face. He closed his eyes for a moment, savoring the sensation of her gentle caress. "I was damn worried," he admitted with a trembling voice, his worry and relief mingling in his eyes.
Alisha could feel the sincerity in his words and returned his gaze. "How did you find me?" she asked, her smile growing a bit stronger despite the pain.
"A nurse reached out to me from the hospital," Zeriel explained. "I've never been this scared for a long time."
