She had to pause more than once, disinfect again, reinsert, and drain more. Sweat rolled down her face, her vision blurring from exhaustion and fear.
Finally—
The lump softened. The cold faded. His body temperature stabilized.
A familiar sound echoed in her head.
DING!
[Mission completed successfully.] [Rewards have been assigned.]
Mira collapsed back, her whole body sore, her muscles screaming in pain. She felt like crying.
But she had done it.
She had saved him. And saved herself from temporary blindness caused by a system that claimed to be helpful.
Forcing herself up, she wiped her face.
"I need to leave… now," she whispered.
Before anyone came searching for Beast King Kade. Before anyone found him like this. Before anyone found him in this condition with her here.
But just as that thought settled—
Knock. Knock.
The sound at the door froze her blood instantly.
Mira's heart nearly jumped out of her chest.
