Zara’s POV

A steady beeping was the first thing I heard. The second was someone breathing over me. Was I dreaming? Was I back in the villa with Zane? My eyelids fluttered open slowly, but the light that seeped through blinded me. My mind was foggy, and my body sore like I had been hit by a truck.

And then, like a cruel flood, the horrors of last night returned, ragged and terrifying. Zane’s deep growl as he called my name and came closer. How I continued limping even when all I wanted to do ...