A Bitter Awakening

CAMI’S HEAD throbbed and forced herself to open her eyes, her vision blurry. She squinted against the bright light that shone into her room until her vision finally adjusted, making her realize that she was in a hospital room.

“Sis!” Lucas approached her with tears in his eyes. He looked worried and relieved at the same time as he pulled the chair next to her bed. He then sat down and held Cami’s