I saw death in Rylan’s eyes and by closing my eyes, I accepted what he came here for. I let go of my weight, letting Rylan take me with both hands that were gripping mine.
And when I thought it was over, the young girl cried. I opened my eyes when I felt her hugging me tightly. I thought she lost consciousness already.
“Please, take the child. Save her from here,” I pleaded to him. “I don’t know why she has left her alone but please, you must save her.”
Rylan didn’t flinch. I don’t know what he was thinking. “Rylan! Please! Get her and go! The fire is coming!”
“W-why didn’t you eat her? You could’ve regained your power if you ate her.”
“B-because... I don’t want to hurt anyone!”
Even though I know I can’t survive any other way. What else can I do? No one will help me. No one will tel
