*Mika*

I’d seen a lot of violence lately, but that took the cake so to speak on being the most terrifying. Somewhat spooked, I shakily held my neck, which was still bleeding. Dizziness overcame me, and I let out a groan, collapsing to my side. Regardless of how intense that was, I’d need to accept it as a necessary reality. That’s not why I felt completely horrible, however.

Elizabeth took a lot, and I was struggling. Percival rushed over, scooping me up into his arms and ...