Allison's POV.

I was sitting upright in my hospital bed, feeling every bit of the pain from my injuries.

The dull ache in my back and the sharp sting in my arm made me feel like I’d been through a blender and then carefully put back together.

The medications had eased some of the pain, but my body still felt heavy and bruised.

The door creaked open, and Viktoh, Mia, and two other team members walked in. Viktoh was his usual composed self, but I could see the concern in his eyes.

Mia looked worried but was trying to hide it behind a brave face. The other two, Alex and...