Heaven had a king-sized bed, soft sheets, and the lingering scent of jasmine.That was Steve’s first thought as consciousness returned to him. His second thought, arriving with considerably more force, was that heaven shouldn’t hurt this goddamn much.Pain crashed over him in a merciless wave. It felt as though every nerve ending in his body had been flayed open and doused in salt. His muscles screamed in protest at the slightest movement. His skin felt too tight, too hot, like he’d been burned all over and was still smoldering.The room around him slowly came into focus—opulent furnishings, tasteful art on the walls, sunlight filtering through gauzy curtains. Definitely not heaven, but certainly not any place he recognized.He attempted to sit up, only to fall back with a strangled groan as the movement sent fresh agony coursing through him.“Fuck,” he growled through gritted teeth.“Steve?” Emma’s voice came from the doorway, and he turned his head—car
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