Chapter 48

~RACHEL POV’S

A soft moan escapes my lips as bright light pierces through my eyelids. I slowly blink my eyes open, the light nearly blinding as the last dregs of sleep weigh heavy in my mind. Slightly fatigued, I take in my surroundings. My eyes narrowed once I realize where I am; I’m in a hospital room. I turn to my left, hearing the beep of a heart monitor, I watch the zig-zag lines across the screen it makes me wonder how and when I came here.

I can’t remember being here.

Confused and slightly dazed, I look to my right and find Richie sleeping soundly close to my lap. His hand is on mine and he has a bandage wrapped around his chest. I lift my hand away from his and I gently rake my hand through his hair. I remember vividly, how he pushed me away and took the shot. I still can’t believe he did that, why would he risk his life to save mine?

Taking my hand off his hair, Richie begins to open his eyes. He smiles at me as his blue eyes twinkle, and my name softly past his lips. "Rac