It took a little while for Elena to even begin to stir; longer still for her to comprehend what was happening. Her wrists and shoulders ached, having born the brunt of her unconscious body. And, as she remembered exactly what had happened, her eyes shot open with a sharp inhalation.
Her head ached, the world still swimming in front of her eyes. But no matter how much she struggled, she wasn't going anywhere. The realization brought tears to her eyes.