Beth staggered, her knees buckling as she struggled to remain upright.

She spat out a mouthful of flesh, wincing as the bitter taste lingered on her tongue.

Annabella rushed to her side, keeping a wary eye on the ongoing battle.

She placed a hand on Beth's scruff, steadying her as she swayed.

"Are you alright?" she asked, her voice tinged with concern.

Beth opened her eyes, her expression a mixture of exhaustion and pain.

"I'm okay," she mind linked and shrugged off Annabella's hands

Annabella moved back and stretched out her hands and a white light shot out towards Beth, she felt some of her strength return to her and...