Chloe’s pov
Lisa sat up slowly on the cold, blood-stained floorboards. Her hands trembled as she pressed her fingers against her chest, feeling the smooth, unblemished skin beneath her torn tunic. The gaping s***h that had cut straight through her sternum seconds ago was completely gone.
"Lisa..." I choked out, my voice breaking as I sat back on my heels.
My body was trembling violently, sweat soaking through my wool tunic. The golden warmth that had erupted from my hands was gone, leaving my chest feeling hollow and drained, but my heart hammered with frantic, disbelieving relief.
Lisa turned her head, her dark eyes locking onto me with a profound, terrifying awe.
"The lore..." Lisa whispered, her voice shaking with absolute reverence. "The ancient texts in the Red Moon library... th
