Maya

She stumbled back but was restrained by the clawed hands protruding from her belly. Staring at it uncomprehendingly, Maya gripped it with one hand. Blood spilled from her mouth, wetting her chin as she followed the claw back to its source. Wide eyes, filled with confusion, met his crimson gaze.

"Na...tha...niel?" she whimpered, more blood spilling from her mouth, coating her tongue with a coppery flavor.

He smirked evilly at her.

"You're really surprised, aren't you? You believed every word I told you." He said this as if it surprised him a little.

"I don't... don't understand..."

"No? Let me explain your confusion. I lied."

Maya blinked uncomprehendingly at...