My lungs felt like they were being stabbed by needles. I struggled to grab whatever had a hold of me, gripping onto something cold and cruel. I couldn’t pry it off. The more I struggled, the harder it was to not take a breath of air. I couldn’t see the light above me anymore. Judging by how fast I was being pulled downward, I doubted that even if I got free, I could make it to the surface. This is it. I was going to drown. My vision was beginning to blacken from the lack of oxygen and soon I would have to gasp for air. I would inhale water that would fill my lungs.
Deeper. Deeper. Deeper. There was no escape now and this reality was soul crushing. I wouldn’t be there to help my mate get his pack back. I wouldn’t ever have the family I dreamed about. My time with Sion was already over. Vi
