CHAPTER 34

RORY'S POV

SLUMBER

“Elara?”

My voice echoed in the darkness as I called out. The room was cold and silent. I didn’t know how I got here. All I knew was that my chest hurt, like something had been ripped out of me. I looked around, but there was no one. Just shadows.

I was lying on a hard floor. My body felt heavy. I pushed myself up, trying to stand, but my legs trembled so much I almost fell again.

“Is anyone here?”

My voice came out shaky as I moved toward a faint light outside the room. Sweat dripped down my face. Every step I took...