I’m shaking as I’m dragged out from underneath Valdrin’s tentacles. The elves brought lights with them when they entered the cave, and I’m given a full view of what’s left of my mate. He was huge, bigger than I thought he was when I was coiled up in his embrace. I’ve never seen a kraken or anything like him before. His body was made of a large head, and a mass of tentacles spread out from it. No arms or legs, only tentacles. I can understand why someone would think his form was similar to an animal, but he wasn’t. He was sentient and kind and gentle.
I desperately want to cry and hold on to my mate. I want him near me, to bring him home with me. I want him to live! Once again, I’m given no choice as grabby hands pull me out of the cage. I’m hoisted out from the pit on a rope with the fem
