318 Alinea, A New Beginning

Heavy lids fluttered as the owner started to be awake. Wisps of long, dark hair escaped from behind her ear and fell on her cheeks, tickling her nose and she scrunched her face. The itchy feeling made her open her eyes.

At first, the world was blurry, but as her vision focused, the low light cast from the single lamp at the far side of the room welcomed her. The soft glow illuminated the room and she frowned at the unfamiliar surroundings.

Where…

She lay on her side facing the wall, her body bent like a fetus in the mother's womb.

"Are you alright?"

The soft baritone suddenly spoke, making her eyes wide and she stiffened, only to have the back of her head hit something solid. The voice felt like a caress against her ear as the chest she was leaning her back against rumbled.

Huh?