Anna's eyes opened to an unfamiliar domed ceiling.
Her entire body was full of pain, and the moment her eyes opened and she became aware of it, dull aches rushed through her entire body.
"Ow," she winced, squeezing her eyes shut.
I almost died. Again. And I've never come this close to death before. What are the chances I'll even survive till a goal change?
Her thoughts turned bleak. And all she could see in the future was more depressing bleakness.
"Cutie, are you awake?" A soft, musical voice asked beside her.
She turned her head and spotted Kai. The shark beastman laid curled up beside her, beautiful eyes watching her with predatory sharpness, it was then she noticed his hand resting on her hip.
Yet she didn't feel threatened. Or annoyed that he had invaded her personal space.
She nodded. Slowly. Even the movement hurt her a lot.
Kai moved closer to her. He smiled, showing jagged teeth. Blues and greens danced in his eyes.
