A flash of light intruded Autumn's sleep, as she slightly stirred. Someone must have opened the blinds and let the sun dance.
She slowly blinked into consciousness, the remnants of fever dreams and Kieran's touch clinging to her like silk strands she couldn't shake off.
Her body still ached, her limbs heavy… warmth curled around her like safety.
Until…
SPLASH.
A bucket of freezing cold water crashed against her skin and face…sending something like a high voltage electric shock.
She gasped, convulsing in instinct, flailing upright with a strangled cry.
"Wha…What the…"
YANK.
The blanket was ripped off her body with brutal force, leaving her entirely exposed. As naked as a baby… like she was.
Autumn's hands flew to cover herself, her heart hammering against her ribs as her vision cleared.
Gasps. Sneers. Laughter.
She froze.
The room was full.
