Elara's POV
I woke up alone.
Luca was nowhere to be found.
The first thing I noticed was the empty bed. I should have known he'd disobey after everything. I saw the healer was asleep on the other part of the cabin.
I sat up, blinking against the dim glow of the dying lantern.
Of course, I should have expected it.
A sigh escaped my lips as frustration bubbled up inside me. Luca was supposed to be resting, not running around doing whatever it was that couldn't possibly wait until morning.
I threw the blanket off and stood up, running a hand through my hair. I wanted to be mad but at the same time, I knew Luca wasn't the type to sit still.
I shook off my irritation. It wouldn’t change anything. If I wanted to scold him, I’d have to go find him myself.
That night, after the camp had
