Elara’s POVThe cabin was dimly lit, the flickering flames of the torches casting restless shadows on the stone walls. I sat on the edge of Luca’s bed, watching him sleep, but I knew it wouldn’t last. It hasn't for a while.Raven and Dorian kept torturing Luca, even after I broke the spell.Luca's face was calm for now, his breaths slow and even, but his fingers twitched, and his brow furrowed as if fighting against something unseen. I clenched my hands into fists, waiting for the inevitable.Then it happened.Luca’s body jerked violently, his breath hitching. His eyes shot open, wild with fear. He gasped, his chest rising and falling too quickly. I reached for him without thinking, pressing my hand gently to his arm."Luca," I said softly. "It’s okay. You’re safe."For a moment, he didn’t respond. His gaze darted around the room as if searching for something—someone. Slowly, recognition settled in his eyes. He swallowed hard, running a trembling hand over his face."It was them again
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