The Queen’s Antidote

"Reeve, stay with us," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "You must fight this. I need you. We need you."

Her grip on Reeve tightened, her fingers digging into his skin almost instinctively, as if trying to anchor him to the present moment amidst the swirling currents of magic and ancient runes.

Reeve's body responded to her touch, his breathing becoming more erratic as he struggled to maintain control.

His eyes fluttered open briefly, meeting Lady Shi's gaze with a mixture of confusion and determination.

Shi's eyes widened in both awe and concern as she witnessed this unexpected turn of events.

The air crackled with a palpable tension as the energy continued to surge within Reeve, his body seemingly struggling to contain the powerful forces at play.

Beads of sweat formed on his brow, and his muscles tensed involuntarily in response to the overwhelming sensation coursing through him.