Chapter 29

Cecily P.O.V

I am beyond glad when I wake up on my own bed and not in the hospital. The soft mattress does wonders at keeping my back from hurting and from giving me cramp in my side. And better yet, when I blink open my eyes tiredly Austin is sitting next to me with his back against the headboard and a frown on his face as he looks at the phone in his hand. I know when he does this he's trying to calm himself down and keep his thoughts on track.

"If you keep frowning you'll get wrinkles" my voice comes out croaky, no thanks to the silver and to not drinking in a while. I let out a groan as speaking somehow manages to fuel the developing headache. Austin looks at me quickly, phone forgotten as he drops it to the side.

"Hey" he hushes, a small smile forming at his mouth but it doesn't reach his eyes. He touches my cheek with his fingers gently. "How are you feeling?"

"Like I've got a hole in my neck" when I lift my hand to my neck all I feel is the tough material of plasters. I lift pa