Elena’s POV

When I woke, the world around me was completely dark.

At first, I thought it was night, but the air didn’t feel like nighttime. I could hear the faint humming of hospital machines, the smell of disinfectant was strong, and the sheets under my hands were crisp.

I blinked once. Then again. There was no change. I raised my hand in front of my face, but nothing appeared.

Something inside me dropped.

“Hello?” My voice came out rough. “Who’s there?”

There was no ...