Her sobs grew louder and more desperate as time passed, echoing softly in the quiet chamber. Each tear that fell onto Rast's pillow felt like a confession of the love she had held silently for so long. Lea's mind raced with memories of their moments together, each one precious and now painfully distant.
"I'm sorry it has to be like this. I asked for the same compound of tenfold Whisperer Haven to be given to you, but Queen Sophia refused," Lea murmured between sobs.
Her trembling hands moved to cover Rast's mouth and nose firmly, sealing his breath.
At first, everything seemed calm as if nothing was happening.
As seconds stretched into eternity, Rast's once robust body began to betray signs of distress. Involuntary twitches coursed through his limbs, a desperate response to the dwindling oxygen supply. His eyelids remained shut, shielding his tranquil face from the agonizing reality unfolding around him.