…"And what price did you pay to use it?"...
Nyrielle's words pierced through the veil of gloom that clung to Ashlynn like a shroud, startling her out of the dark world she'd glimpsed and bringing her fully back to the present. Slowly, she drew a deep, shuddering breath, followed by another as she fought to get her disordered heart back under control and restore the natural flow of energy through her body.
"I, I'm fine," Ashlynn said as she slumped into Nyrielle's embrace, allowing herself to rely completely on her lover for support. "This, this will pass," she said a moment later as fatigue washed over her. "I just need a few minutes to recollect myself."
