Elara

I raised my head to the sky to stop the blood from pouring. I had channeled my energy too much, and for too long. If the beast had not escaped, it would have been within him, but since it scurried away, I had to make it surround the place so he wouldn’t harm anyone further.

Jai had been trying to move closer, but I had to push him away. If he came any closer, the injury he carried would be completely healed. I couldn’t let them find out my secret, not this way.

The elders obviously ...