Darkness enveloped everything.

My heart was bursting with excitement as I hurried through the recovery area's hallways because I finally had something that could help Michael. Then a sharp crack appeared at the back of my head the following moment.

My legs gave way. The environment swirled. Then there was quiet.

A damp smell that seeped under my skin.

My eyes popped open.

I gasped as a piercing pain shot up behind my eyes. The rope that shackled my wrists was chilly and rough, ...