Not in his dreams

Scarlett's POV

The noises coming from the electrocardiographic monitor made my eyes flung open, but they felt too weak to remain open, so I closed them again.

The whirling sensation in my head, made me feel as though I've been injected with chloroform, and it was having a great effect on me, making me feel too dizzy to do anything.

However, I sensed that there was a presence in the room, and that I was being watched. So I opened my eyes once more, and they met Ryan's gaze.

He stared at me for a brief moment before averting his eyes. He looked exhausted, as if something was troubling him.

I remained still, not uttering a word, but my gaze never left him.

I watched as he suddenly stood up from his seat and began pacing around. But my eyes widened when he suddenly began punching the wall, muttering things I couldn't understand.

Though I wasn't fully conscious, seeing him throw punches and blood dripping from his black gloves which covered his hand, to the floor, it compelled me to take