The smell of antiseptics, disinfectants, and medicinal d**gs was what she woke up to,

irritating her nose. Her eyes tried to flutter open, but the tingling pain in her head was

maddening her. The upper part of her eyelids was throbbing. Giving out a breath, she at last

opened her eyes, which came in contact with the ceiling. Her grey irises moved left and right

with confusion dancing in her head. She tried to sit up, suddenly feeling vulnerable. Her

heart was beating like a drum in her ears. As ...