(Dominic’s POV) Pain was the first thing I felt when I opened my eyes again. A dull, throbbing ache pounded against my skull, and my chest felt hollow—like a gaping wound had been carved into it, one that no amount of healing could mend. I inhaled deeply, trying to steady myself, but even that felt like a mistake. My body was stiff, my muscles sore, and my heart… it ached. The bond was still tearing itself apart, fraying at the edges like an old, unraveling thread. A bitter laugh threatened to spill from my lips. This is what betrayal feels like. “You look like s**t,” Logan’s voice cut through my thoughts, and I turned my head slightly to see him sitting in a chair beside my bed, arms crossed. His expression was unreadable, but his sharp eyes studied me closely, probably assessing whe