But before we could retreat, the demon unleashed another devastating attack, and the world around us erupted in chaos. The last thing I saw before everything went black was Raven's determined face, and then there was only darkness.
I woke up groggy and disoriented, my body aching all over. Blinking against the harsh morning light, I realized I was in a makeshift tent, surrounded by the sounds of a bustling camp. The smell of healing herbs mixed with the aroma of cooking food. My head throbbed, and my mouth felt like I had chewed on sandpaper.
"Jade, you're awake," Raven's voice brought me back to the present. She was sitting beside me, her face a mix of relief and worry.
"Yeah, I guess," I muttered, trying to sit up and wincing at the pain shooting through my side. "What happened?"
