Tobias was shocked to see me awake. Shock. Relief. Happiness. And fear flooded him as soon as his eyes fell on mine. The bags from his hands fell down as he rushed to embrace me in his arms. For a minute, I forgot what conversations Mr. Atticus and I had a few minutes ago.
The warmth of his hug embraced me like a blanket. I suddenly felt safe. But was I really safe? With all the truths that were hidden from me and all the lies I had been fed, I didn't knew if I really knew my brother. Or was he just a stranger to me.
"You're awake, Bells! You scared the s**t out of me. How are you feeling now? Are you in pain? Do you need painkillers? Do you need me to get you......." I cut him off with a chuckle, shaking my head as I looked at him with a small smile.
"Calm down, T. I'm fine. Neither
