ONE LUCKY GUY

"Hmm...."

Hutton stirred, a faint groan escaping his lips as the haze of unconsciousness began to lift. His body ached, his muscles stiff, but something soft beneath his palms brought his attention to his hands. Confusion and curiosity blended in his half-lucid mind as he instinctively gave the softness the faintest squeeze, only to feel his heart jolt at the sensation.

His consciousness snapped back with startling speed, his eyes flying open as realization dawned. His upper body was wrapped tightly in bandages, and he was lying in a soft, luxurious bed. But that wasn't the most shocking part.

There, lying beside him on the same bed, were Vivian, Veronica, Rebecca, and Ling Fei, all still in their formal dresses from the awards ceremony. The gentle rise and fall of their breathing indicated they were asleep.