Princess Gabby My head was pounding in sync with the excessive beeping. I couldn't remember anything as I lay there. What the hell happened? I jumped when something touched my hand. "Ella, open your eyes, baby," a man's voice pleaded. Ella? Was that me? He squeezed my hand, and I tried to open my eyes. I squinted from the brightness, and the room was blurry. I groaned, trying to move. "Don't move, baby. There was an accident. I thought I lost you," he exhaled. "An accident?" My voice was raspy. I blinked a few times before the most beautiful pair of green eyes came into focus. "There's my beautiful princess," he smiled as he caressed my cheek. He was handsome, with dark hair and tanned skin. But I didn't recognize him. "I don't know you," I whispered, and his smile fell. "Ella

