Chapter 192

Marco woke to a sharp, searing pain in his side. A hiss slipped through his teeth, followed by a low string of curses. His breath came in shallow gasps as his body struggled to adjust to the discomfort. Blinking against the lingering haze of sleep, he forced his eyes open, his unfocused gaze sweeping the room.

Above him, wooden beams stretched across the ceiling, their deep, rich browns glowing in