Chapter 35

The pain surged through me as Declan continued to feed, my screams echoing in the darkness. Each heartbeat felt like a drum, pounding in my ears. Tears welled up in my eyes as a mixture of physical agony and emotional betrayal consumed me. The world around me blurred, and I felt a profound sense of weakness.

As Declan finally withdrew, a cold numbness replaced the searing pain. I gasped for breath