Celeste

I slowly opened my eyes. Everything was white and blurry. At first, I thought I was in heaven. Maybe I had died. Maybe the pain was finally over.

But then I heard a voice.

“Can you hear me?”

The voice was shaking with worry. I recognized that voice.

“Celeste.”

My head turned slowly toward the sound. It hurt to move. Everything hurt. When my eyes focused, I saw him. Jace. His face looked tired, like he hadn’t slept in days.

Why was he here? Where am I?

He took my hand in his. ...