Ellissa's POV

　　As I slowly emerge from the bed, a flicker of awareness begins to ignite within me, illuminating my surroundings. The world around me appears hazy and indistinct, as if seen through a dense fog. My eyelids flutter open, revealing a pair of tired, searching eyes.

　　With a groan of pain, I try to move but am met with a sharp jolt of agony resonating through my head. A throbbing headache pulsates behind my temples, causing me to wince. The pain ...