~Sienna~

The first thing I feel is the throbbing. It’s not just in my head, it’s everywhere. It feels like my bones have been replaced with lead pipes that are glowing red-hot. Every time I try to draw a breath, my ribs scream at me, reminding me of the way the seatbelt slammed into my chest. My head feels like it’s been split open with an axe, a sharp, stabbing pressure right behind my eyes that makes me want to keep them shut forever.

But the silence of the room is heavy, and the ...