Chapter 36 Healing the Wounds

• The smell of blood and ash filled the air. Elara opened her eyes and flinched as the sunlight pierced her sight through the tent. She was alive despite the dull, unrelenting pain that went through her body.
• "Elara?" Despite Kieran's gentle tone, it was clear that he was relieved.
• She looked over and saw him seated next to her, his face dark with stress. He put a gentle hand on hers as if he was worried she may shatter.