He shifted uncomfortably, a low groan tearing out of his chest before he even realized he was waking up. Then everything hit him at once.

Roman shot upright with a sharp gasp, his body acting on instinct before his mind could catch up. His injured foot landed on the floor first.

Pain exploded all over his body.

A raw, broken yell ripped from his throat as agony tore through his foot and shot straight up his leg. His ribs followed a moment later, screaming in protest as his weight shifted. He ...