Ellie
As I try to stretch when I wake up, my arms barely move and my legs are so sore I almost cry out. My eyelids even feel heavy. I peek down through my eyelashes at the heavy blanket covering me realizing I am not in my bed. The bear! Fear keeps me still and I try to control my breathing until I know where I am.
“It’s alright darlin’, you can open your eyes. Just me here right now.” A kind whisper says from my right side and I realize it’s Nurse Amelia. “Don’t try to move yet, you are bound to be sore. Also be very quiet. I want to get you something to eat before the doctor comes in and informs them you are awake.”
I open my eyes slowly and see her go to the door flipping a shade over the window at the top of it. She walks back over and raises the bed up slightly. The movement makes
