"I'm not ready to die," Evelina whispered to herself.
Her body ached, her leg throbbed, and her throat burned from thirst. Every breath felt like a struggle, and her despair grew heavier with each passing second.
She stared at the faint light filtering through the pit's opening, her heart sinking at the impossibility of reaching it.
Relia had been silent for what felt like an eternity. The wolf's energy was stretched thin, leaving Evelina feeling more alone than ever.
Suddenly, a wave of energy surged through Evelina's body, making her gasp. It wasn't painful, but it was startling. Her muscles twitched involuntarily, and she managed to lift her head slightly, her eyes darting around the pit.
"What was that?" she whispered in a shaky voice.
Before she could make sense of it, the sensation came again—a strong, pulsing current that felt like a lifeline.
