Chapter 38

Chapter 38

My body feels like every inch of it has hit a brick wall. It reminds me of the time when I was eighteen and had just finished looting some rich store owner and decided taking the roof tops was a great idea. That great idea soon became regret when I slipped jumping towards my next roof top and missed by an inch. The ground thankfully was covered in garbage bags and I did not break any bones, but I was bruised and sore for a few weeks and decided to never take roof tops again.

“Alli?” Opening my eyes at the sound of his deep voice, I notice I am not in my room. What happened to me?

“Alli, I am right here.” Turning in the direction of Sky’s voice, I notice him staring at me with concern but also relief. My brain feels groggy, like that time I had drank too much vodka.

“What happened?” Lifting my free hand, I wince when the movement tugs on the I.V. in my hand.

“Careful.” Sky moves, his hand supporting the one with the I.V. and helps me lower it onto my stomach.

“You were poiso