Help from someone unexpected

(Rowan)

I felt a gentle hand lightly brushing my face tenderly. I felt safe and love from whoever it was. I knew it was not Ellie and not Tess. But still, I trusted whoever this hand belonged to. I heard soft humming. It was a nice comforting tune. I turned my head toward the sound and fluttered my eyes open.

I did not recognize the lovely lady that was half sitting on my bed beside me, though she looked vaguely familiar. She had long reddish hair that went down to her waist. She was very fair with kind eyes. When she smiled at me, tiny wrinkles pulled at the corners of her eyes. She was beautiful. She met my gaze and removed her hand from my face. I stared at her in confusion but I was not afraid of her.

"How are you feeling?" she asked me softly.

"I can breathe finally," I croaked, my voice ……