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Amanda stood up and stumbled passed him out into the hall. The pain in her stomach lessened for a moment, but the pull of the creature only strengthened. She clutched at her head even as the tendrils wrapped themselves around her in a soft, strong hug. Thanks to her body the things were warmer than they used to be, and she relaxed in their heated, gentle grasp. She closed her eyes and embraced the comforting closeness while her panic fled. The voice from before echoed through her mind and pointed her where she needed to go.
The mountain. You will both be protected there.
Amanda stroked her hands over her swollen belly and nodded. She’d go to it, if only for the sake of the little thing growing inside of her.
Tony awoke some hours later with a bruise on the back of his head and
