Chapter 13

Morning sunlight pierced through the gap in the heavy curtains like a sharp sword, stabbing into the dim room.

Elara opened her eyes, her consciousness hazy for a moment.

Subconsciously, she reached out for the phone on the bedside table, but instead heard the crisp sound of metal clashing.

*Clink-clank.*

She bolted upright, looking down at her ankle in horror.

A slender silver