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"Alex...Alex,"

A voice called his name, startling him awake, his eyes opening wide, filled with fear and unease.

The dim room made it difficult for him to see who had called out to him, his vision slowly adjusting to the darkness.

"Who?" Alex croaked, his throat dry and painful, the words barely escaping his lips.

"It's me, Maya,"

Alex glanced beside him, seeing Maya's concerned expression, and sighed with relief, grateful for her presence.

Never before had he ...