Aysling felt as if the pain would consume her, followed by desperation and helplessness.

Her body was being tossed around, and all she wanted was to rest, to end so much pain, but a persistent voice begged her, refusing to let her give up.

"Don't leave, I love you, you're everything to me, I'll give you the blood of my soul, my entire life if necessary, my heart, in exchange for you to live."

Liquid like burning lava poured down her throat again and again, and then she felt as if her body were floating, surrounded by a massive furnace.

After an unknown amount of time, she opened her trembling eyelids.

She felt confused and dizzy, lying on something strange.

The bitter taste in her mouth had been replaced by a thick, iron-like flavor.

Was it nighttime? Why was everything so dark?

Suddenly, Aysling remembered the most important thing and sat up in a panic, abruptly lowering her head and placing her hands on her belly.

"Please let the pup be safe, let my pup be okay!"

She felt a much str