Mason's POV

The pounding in my head was second only to the dull ache in my muscles. Every nerve in my body screamed for mercy as I reached blindly for the water bottle on my nightstand. I blinked against the sunlight streaming in through the blinds, it was too bright and harsh.

I sat up slowly, the sheets crumpling around my waist. My gaze scanned the room, disoriented at first, but it only took a few seconds to realize I was in my bedroom.

I slowly stretched my tired body. Suddenly, ...