Aila Coraline
I tried to stand.
My legs shook. My breathing was rough. Every part of me hurt... my back the most. I could feel something wasn’t right, like part of me had gone numb. But I forced myself up. I couldn’t stay down. Not now.
Nick circled back, growling deep in his chest, ready for another strike.
Move, I told myself. Just move.
But I couldn’t, not fast enough.
Then a blur darted between us.
Seven.
He crashed into Nick with such force that both of them tumbled across the battlefield. Growls echoed as they clawed at each other, fighting with pure rage.
I collapsed to one knee, gasping. Relief and guilt warred inside me. I should’ve been able to stand my ground. I should’ve fought harder. But I was weak. Too shaken. Too human in that moment of confusion.
Seven slammed Ni
