ZION

The first thing I felt was the ache. My ribs screamed, my shoulder throbbed, and every muscle in my body burned as if I’d been trampled by a herd of werewolves.

“You’re finally awake,” Leona said, appearing beside me before I could blink. She threw her arms around me and I bit back a groan.

“Ignoring the stabbing pain here,” I rasped,  “but it’s good to see you too.”

She pulled back, inspecting me. “You’ve been out a few hours,” she said, ...