MIa POV "MIA," Atlas's voice boomed, reverberating off the walls. But I was trapped in a suffocating darkness of my own mind, unable to break free. The overwhelming pain coursing through my body was like nothing I had ever experienced before, unbearable and all-consuming. "I need you to hold her still," Bryn's voice cut through the haze. "She's already in pain, and I fear this will only make it worse before she finds calmness." I strained to listen, desperate for answers. "First, tell me what's wrong with her," Atlas demanded, his voice filled with concern. "I won't allow anything to be done to Mia until I understand." I felt the weight of someone's hands on my body, pressing down with urgency. But there was no warmth. A yelp of pain escaped my lips, piercing the heavy silence. "The s