In the stillness of the princess's chamber, Ambrose lay unconscious beneath Athena, his complexion growing frighteningly pale with each passing second. As the transformed princess leaned down, her bestial features inches from his face, a single crimson droplet fell onto Ambrose's forehead.
The princess paused, momentarily confused by the unexpected intrusion. That hesitation proved costly. Without warning, the droplet expanded violently, a fist materializing from the blood to connect squarely with Athena's face. The impact sent her flying backward, the force behind the blow catching her completely off-guard.
