Elina’s POV

The world felt like a distant dream, my body heavy, as if weighed down by invisible chains. The pain lingered—faint, but persistent—like a whisper in the back of my mind.

Then warmth seeped in. It was gentle and steady, spreading through my chest like a soft glow. Comforting—like sinking into a warm bath after a long day. I held onto it, letting it pull me from the fog.

My eyes fluttered open.

I was lying on something soft. Maybe a ...