The sound of dripping water pounded inside my ears. Drip, drip, drip. It never stopped. One after another. Just one continuous sound. It was about to drive me crazy.
"Turn that off."
There was some movement in the corner of the room then the sound was gone. Silence filled the void. What a wonderful sound.
My eyes were burning from the distant light as I tried to open them wide. I decided it was best if I squinted. If the bad guys came now, I doubt I'd be able to protect myself anyway.
My body ached all over as I tried to get comfortable on the bed. Whose bed was this? Where am I? I hate unanswered questions.
"Ms. Pezzini? Have you awakened yet?"
"Who are you?" My vision was so cloudy. The figures were all stretched and disillusioned. I couldn't tell a bedpost from a body.
"I am Asher, ma douce mémoire."
"Where am I?"
"Please, do not rush anything, ma douce mémoire. You must rest."
"Why?"
He placed a cooled hand on my forehead. "The world awaits you. Now sleep."