"…using Yuzu…"
"…handling it…"
Yuzu slowly opened her eyes when she heard voices speaking in hushed tones somewhere in the room. Her head felt lighter than before, but the rest of her body was unbearably heavy. The beating she had taken from Takumi's men still lingered in every bone and muscle, making even the smallest movement difficult.
"Boss."
Viktor, who happened to be facing the bed, was the first to notice she had woken up. He immediately informed Niky, who had been standing with his back turned.
Niky turned around at once and walked quickly to the bedside. Only then did Yuzu realize where she was.
Home.
The realization made her quietly release a breath of relief she hadn't even realized she was holding.
"You're awake."
Yuzu felt her chest tighten when she heard the faint tremor in Niky's usually steady voice. Slowly, she lifted one weak hand and gestured for him to take it. Niky immediately did so, and despite her weakness, Yuzu clasped his hand back.
"I'm sorry."
