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It sheltered me from the pain and the heartache I was feeling.
It made me feel strong, even though I was still fragile and helpless.
I wondered if souls felt like this? Floating aimlessly wherever they were, wanting to enjoy the afterlife of peace.
It left me curious about the idea of death, and how I so easily wanted to accept my own.
I was dead, right?
Why else would I be floating like this?
Drifting left, and then right. Anything to avoid reality.
Reality was painful, a world that never cared about little old me.
Yet, those voices continued to call my name.
Why would they call my name if they didn't care? No, it was just a trap. But...what if...they did care?
"Crimson, please hold on a bit longer."
Aki? Why does he sound so sad?
"She's lost too much blood. I can't heal her until we get back and can give her an infusion," Haru announced in a worried voice.
"She won't make it that long," Itsuki revealed.
I won't make it? Why not? I'm right here. What am I missing?
"Itsuki, make the equipment," Quillian’s hard voice ordered.
"We can't give her blood here. She'll need Kitsune blood and lots of it," Haru explained.
"I'm a Kitsune. Hotaka's a Kitsune. We can alternate," Aki snapped.
"Aki, it's dangerous."
"I WON'T LET HER DIE! This is our fault. We brought her into this, we sure aren't going to allow her to die because of it."
"Haru...please. I can't lose my only child. I beg you."
Father? Why does he sound like he's about to cry? Dying...am I dying? I must be. That's why I'm floating.
"We can't delay any longer, guys. Her pulse is thready, and her hands are cold and clammy," Yoshi voiced.
"Fine...but the best candidate is Aki. We're already risking it with you giving her blood."
"Risking what?" Itsuki asked.
"Giving blood to Kitsunes without it first being filtered can bond the person to the other," Father revealed.
"Meaning...?" Malachi entered the conversation.
His voice sounded weak, which instantly made me worried.
Is Malachi okay? What's wrong with him? What's a bond?
"Akihiro, if you do this and both yours and my daughter’s blood are compatible...you won’t be able to get out of this relationship. That's why when two Kitsune shifters marry, they exchange blood to seal the deal," Father revealed.
