Liana POV
There is a foul taste in my mouth and my eyelids are heavy. I force my eyes open and blink a few times until I register my surroundings. The hospital bed is surprisingly comfortable, and I snuggle deeper into the pillows.
They will only operate tonight because I ate earlier, and my stomach needs to be empty. In the meantime, I had the luxury of a pain-free afternoon nap. Whatever medication they gave me, worked like a charm.
I turn on my side and freeze when I see the sleeping figure in the chair.
“Axel?” I whisper surprised and he opens his eyes.
He looks at me for a second before he jumps up and rushes to my side.
“You’re awake,” he states the obvious as he takes my hand. “How are you feeling?”
“Well rested,” I smile and lean back against the pillows. “How did you know I
