Her heart, which had been thundering uncontrollably, began to slow, and the throbbing in her brain eased as the icy energy coursed through her veins, pushing back the overwhelming heat. She could feel the cold qi from the earrings counterbalancing the raging mana and spiritual energy within her, forcing them into an uneasy harmony.
Her breath, ragged and shallow, became steadier, and for the first time since the ordeal began, Kisha could feel a glimmer of control returning. The overwhelming pressure that had gripped her heart and mind started to lift, and though she wasn't fully out of danger, there was a flicker of hope. The cold energy was her anchor, pulling her back from the brink.
