Arabella's eyes snapped open, a groan escaping her lips as pain shot through her at even the slightest movement. She blinked several times to clear her blurry vision, gradually adjusting to the light. Her bright blue eyes met the figure of a person dressed in black hoodie before her, causing her to lurch back in fright.
A startled shriek escaped Arabella's lips as she quickly darted out of bed, only to realize that it was Blaze who stood before her. Blaze pulled back the hood that had obscured a significant portion of his face and shook his head. "I didn't mean to frighten you."
Scowling, Arabella heaved a breath, her irritation evident. "I almost had a heart attack. I could have died!"
"I didn't intend for that to happen," he repeated, his tone softening. "I was just watching to ensure
