-Arya-
I screamed as tears trailed down my cheeks. My body felt like it was breaking apart. The pain was so intense.
Every inch of me felt like it was on fire. The inferno grew within me, twisting and writhing. Burning. I wanted it to stop. I almost wanted to pray to the goddess for a quick release. Death would be easier.
"Do you hear the call? Do you, Ayan?" Athira's voice was frantic as she looked at my sweat-covered face. I prayed with all my heart that she would just let me go. I wasn't anything she thought I was. If I was, I would have at least sensed something. I was blissfully powerless.
"I don't know," Ayan's voice was sharp, confused. "I sense nothing, Mother. There is no fire in her. No beast in her. She is... human for all intents and purposes. I can't hear the voice. I
