Vaelora's POV I groaned from the pain as I slowly got off the floor. My hand pressed hard on my forehead as I sat upright, with a pulsing headache behind my head. I swept my gaze around where I was and paused when I saw Elder Ryder sitting on a chair a few steps away from me. “You're awake.” He smiled and I frowned, watching him cautiously. I noticed the scattered room and wondered what had happened here. I couldn't remember anything. I looked down at my hand and my eyes widened in horror. My nails were gone and so was the flesh on my fingers. I could see my bones. W-what happened to me? What did he do to me? A squelching sound filled my ears as my injuries slowly healed and soon the nails returned. My hands trembled violently and all I could do was sit in confusion, wondering what I had done while unconscious. Somehow, I couldn't feel the pain. I squeezed my hands and shut my eyes in relief when I felt the sensation. I returned my attention to him and tried to o
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