Chapter 7 - Nathan Awakens And Whispers A Dark Secret Warning
Back in the secure ICU recovery ward, Nathan’s eyelids fluttered open beneath the fluorescent ceiling lights.
His throat felt like sandpaper, and every muscle in his body burned with a deep, agonizing ache.
Sarah sat beside his bed, holding his hand tightly while tears of relief wet her tired face.
“Nathan... oh thank God, you’re awake,” Sarah sobbed, leaning over to kiss his bruised forehead.
Nathan turned his head slowly, his cloudy blue eyes scanning the sterile room with intense paranoia.
“Where... where is Ellie?” Nathan rasped, his voice barely above a dry whisper.
“She’s sleeping on the couch in the family lounge down the hall,” Sarah answered softly.
Nathan gripped Sarah’s wrist with surprising strength, pulling her closer so the nurses couldn't hear.
“Listen to me very carefully, Sarah,” Nathan choked out, panic flashing in his sunken eyes. “We are not safe here.”
“What are you talking about? You’re in the hospital, you’re safe now,” Sarah said, trying to soothe him.
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“No,” Nathan hissed, blood vessels bulging in his eyes. “The people who put me in that ground... they’re still inside this building.”
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