Hold On or Let Go

Athena

A suffocating silence engulfed the room, heavy with the weight of Tristan's words. Our last flicker of hope had been extinguished, replaced by the bitter reality we were now forced to confront. The truth hung in the air, undeniable and painful.

"Are you saying that our baby's a monster?" I managed to utter, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and anguish that he didn't fail to notice.

"No," He responded, his tone firm and unwavering., "But your baby's aware that this world can be."

"Is there no way to ensure the safety of both the mother and child?" Sebastian asked; The hope in his voice broke my heart because I could already see the truth written on Tristan's face.

Tristan's expression softened, tinged with sorrow. "We can certainly try, but that's all it is—a chance, a risk. It's a choice you both must make. If you decide to proceed, there's no guarantee. Once the baby's instincts take over, and the claws emerge, it will be a matter of seconds before it takes its mother's