“I’m sorry,” he says weakly. “I wish I had another choice, but… he was coming back. I could already feel him waking inside me.” His eyes are drifting closed; he forces them open, more blood bubbling at his lips as he whispers, “This was the only way to free the Driada from his influence. And… it is only right that I was the last sacrifice.” There is no pain on his face, only serenity, his mouth relaxed into a peaceful smile.
STOP IT RN
