Naked in the Lake

Elara’s POV

My body shook violently, my muscles locking up in terrible, painful spasms. If Vander weren't holding my shoulders so tightly, I would have immediately collapsed face-first onto the hard gravel.

I gasped desperately for air, my skin feeling exactly like it had been set on fire. "What is happening to me?" I choked out, my voice breaking. "The gunshot wound... did Dr. Sterling give me