"You have to fight this!" I screamed out, but Xieus just screamed back with bloodlust I could feel hit me.
"I have almost completely consumed her, and you will never get her back, Godling!"
Her monstrosity gripped tighter around my throat, the venomous glare in her eyes penetrating my soul. My breath was ragged, each gasp of air a battle on its own. Despite the inevitability looming large, I wasn't ready to cede to the darkness.
Seeing her like this was heartbreaking, an agonizing reminder of my failure. But even as I gasped for air, I knew I would do whatever it took to bring her back. I was a god, and gods did the impossible.
"Heartless monster!" I spat out, pushing against the iron grip around my throat, trying my best to remain composed in the face of her absolute power. I had seen her humanity, the love that shone brightly in her eyes – she was not this terrifying creature.
