Selene gasped as she woke, her chest heaving and her heart racing. The cold, hard ground beneath her reminded her she was back in the cavern, the warmth of the Heartstone gone. She scrambled to her feet, her eyes searching the dimly lit space. “Eli?” she called out, her voice echoing. Panic tightened in her chest. “Eli, where are you?” From the shadows, a faint groan reached her ears. She turned quickly, her heart leaping with hope. There, slumped against the cavern wall, was Eli. She rushed to him, falling to her knees beside his still form. His face was pale, and his breathing was shallow, but he was alive. Relief washed over her like a tidal wave. “Eli,” she whispered, gently shaking his shoulder. “Wake up.” His eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, they were filled with the same unnatural glow that had haunted her before. But as he focused on her, the light faded, leaving behind the warm, familiar brown she knew so well. “Selene…” he murmured, his voice weak. Tears
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