Tristan

I vaguely heard myself groan as blinding light pierced my eyes. A faint pain dulled my senses, yet as I adjusted to the brightness I could recognize where I was.

The hospital.

The blur of Alyn's threats, Valerie and the gunshot remained in my mind. And what happened after I lost consciousness…

I shifted, attempting to sit up only to halt at a heavy sensation. Turning to my bedside I realised I wasn't alone. I would recognise that hair anywhere.

Valerie.

She was asleep, her arms ...