Midnight Vows

POV: Elora.

I slowly opened my eyes, blinking against the soft, ethereal glow of moonlight streaming through the large infirmary window. The stark white ceiling greeted me, along with the distinct, sterile scent of antiseptic. My body felt incredibly heavy, a lingering ache clinging to my muscles, but that sharp, unbearable throbbing in my side was completely gone.

My groggy mind took a few se