Aria’s eyes fluttered open, her head pounding, her body stiff and sore. It took her a moment to register where she was lying on a cold, hard surface. The faint scent of antiseptic lingered in the air, mixing with something else something familiar. Alejandro. Her heart skipped a beat as she tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through her body, forcing her to lie back down. She groaned, her vision still blurry. She needed to see him, needed to know he was okay. As her senses slowly returned, she heard the soft sound of footsteps approaching. Her breath caught as the silhouette of a man emerged from the dim light. It was him. Alejandro’s face appeared before her, his features taut with worry, but his eyes never left hers. He knelt beside her, his strong hand cupping her cheek, a look of both relief and guilt written all over his face. "Aria," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. "You’re awake. Thank God." The relief in his voice made her heart ache. Despite everythin
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