Selfish Devotion

Clara was undergoing her second treatment. Lying hypnotized on the examination table, she was being guided by the specialist to keep recalling things.

Her face was pale, with a sheen of cold sweat on her forehead. Her hands, which Dante was holding tightly, unconsciously grasped his firmly. Dante's heart tightened suddenly, and he stood up abruptly, shouting, "Stop!"

The specialist treating Clara'