"ELIZA! OI... ELIZABETH!"
Ivan's voice tore through the burning pier.
Elizabeth convulsed in his arms, her fingers clawing into his coat so hard the fabric split beneath her nails. Blood leaked from her nose and mouth, dark against her pale lips, while her eyes stared into something none of them could see.
She groaned in agony while desperately trying to speak as the air became trapped in her throat, blocking most of her sentences.
'What's happening?! She's never had such a big seizure before...!'
"Save them!"
Ivan froze.
Elizabeth's body trembled violently as she grabbed his collar with both hands and pulled herself closer, almost climbing up his chest despite the strength leaving her limbs.
"Please…" Her voice cracked. "Please, Ivan…"
"Eliza."
"Save them…" Her eyes finally found his face, but the madness inside them remained. "Hurry… please don't take them from me…"
Ivan's blood ran cold.
