Stubborn

Benedict POV

I slowly opened my eyes, the blurry light around me beginning to sharpen. Even the light was too harsh for me. The pain in my chest hit me immediately. My head was pounding, my body feeling heavy. It was like I was sinking into the bed beneath me. The air felt heavy, almost sterile. I realized I was in some kind of medical facility.

I instinctively reached for my chest, and the ache r