Chapter 212

*Elora*

I woke to cold stone pressing against my cheek. My shoulder ached, my breathing felt too loud in my ears, and when I blinked open my eyes, the room was dim and twisting. The torchlight flickered against broken walls patched with wards and ash. I should’ve felt relief. I should’ve felt safety.

But I felt hollow.

Someone was beside me, a gentle weight rocking back and forth, a soft murmur ag