Elena's POV.

　　I winced, struggling to open my eyes, but they felt heavy, as if weighted down by an invisible force. After a fierce battle, I finally managed to snap them open, only to be met by a harsh light that pierced my eyes like daggers.

　　I groaned, forced to shut them again, and slowly tried to open them once more, gradually adjusting to the brightness.

　　As I sat up, a coughing fit seized me, and I struggled to catch my breath.

　　Just ...