Aella hugged Banelion tightly, wrapping her hand around his torso as she closed her eyes, pleading for Lumen to intervene as soon as possible.
"Please, do not do this." She pleaded under her breath. "Please do not hurt me, Bane. It is Aella, your wife. Remember all the good times we had and do not let them use you against me."
"Bane, what are you doing?! Finish her off!!" Vladter yelled but Aella didn't let go of Bane.
Placing her ear close to his heart, she listened to the steady rhythm of his heartbeats and she prayed for him to come back to his senses.
"Cardova Mankara. Acha Luka venga!" La Carla's chants increased in the background.
"A-Aella." Bane murmured, and Aella pulled away, looking up at Bane.
"Bane." She called softly, using her hand to remove his hair strand from his face. He looked so worn out, and she could see the effect of the torture on him.
