Howl's Parting

Chapter 9

Leanna stared down the stairs, her body paralyzed in a fuzzy of shock. It felt like her heart was about to fall out of it's living rhythm, and stop at any time.

Remi was lying in a pool of her own blood. It sinks down into horror as a dark, red, stream of gore escapes from her body, gathering around her like a lava.

Leanna had never seen something like this before. Her stomach was about to throw up with anxiety.

Mind-numbing grunts escape from Remi's body, and it was enough to make Leanna break out of her stupor. Remi's pain made her body move on it's own, and she rushed towards her side.

Remi was suffering with the strings of heartwrenching torture, and was barely hanging between the rope of life and death.
Her breathes became tighter, as her lungs struggled to suck on oxygen.

Leanna's shaky hands went up to check Remi's vitals, her skin clutching with harrowing fear. After a minute, her eyes widened with a new discovery.

It felt like hell was about to break loose. Remi had already lost her body and if she is not given immediate care, she might lose her life too.

Leanna looked like she got the weight of the world on her shoulders. Helplessness graved a path up her shoulders, as she narrowed down to a harsh decision.

She had to perform CPR on Remi right now; it was a risk. Without proper guidance, she may end up severally hurting Remi.

She could physically feel her palm jolting up dots of sweat, shaking constantly in a fearful rhythm. She knew how to perform CPR but she had actually never done it before.

Leanna stared at Remi's motionless body, pale climbing up the colors of her skin. Deep emotions awakened in her chest, strong determination flickering her eyes.She knew she had to save her life.

Surge of adrenaline passed through her blood, as she gets into action. Leanna laid Remi on her back, until her body was positioned in a comforting posture.

A small group of people started to gather around Leanna, visible shock pastured on their faces. They called Remi's name, screaming for help as they witnessed the terrorizing scene.

Leanna started to put pressure against Remi's chest, compressing until it starts to rise. After a second, she repeated the motion over and over again.

The intensity of the situation burned inside Leanna's hand, knocking her into action again and again. Remi slowly strarted to response, her breathings catching up pace.

Relief loosened some of the tension lining Leanna's features, as a ray of hope settled above her. She continued to perform, until Remi's breathings finally halted to a stability stride.

Leanna finally gave out a big, deep breath of comfort. At last, she watched her surroundings and realized how chaotic the room had become.

Everyone was running here and there, calling the pack doctor, informing the Alpha, the Beta and bringing over things to comfort Remi's body. From their veiled whispers and strong protection, Leanna realized that Remi was Kayden's mate.

This uncovering hits her like a blow, as she runs a comforting hand through Remi's damped hair. This was so hard to believe, Kayden had lost his child.

Pack guardians arrive on the scene seconds later, immediately taking control of the situation. Leanna informed them about what had happened, but most looked unconvinced.

It felt like they were suspecting her.

In fact, not only them but everyone that had gathered around Leanna was looking at her with suspicious eyes.