The Shadow is Born

*Stavros*

My head pounded. The pain throbbed behind my eyes with every heartbeat. I drank way too much tequila tonight. I opened my eyes and squinted through the dark room. Sloane sat beside me. She pressed a cold, damp cloth against my forehead. The chill felt good against my burning skin.

"I need to use the bathroom," I grunted.

I pushed the covers aside. I stumbled out of bed and walked fast