Silence. Everything suddenly became silent, a few hours ago you and Rafayel were having fun but who knew after that beautiful moment turned into a big mess.

"Why are you so quiet?" he said with a slightly trembling voice as he hugged you tightly. Part of him still refused what his eyes were seeing now, the girl he loved, my beloved. "Say something.. My love" He said with pleading voice, the girl who always smiled warmly at him now weak and pale.

He may be the God of the Sea, but for the first time, he prayed. begged- for fate and miracles to show mercy. He may be the God of the Sea, a being of power beyond mortal comprehension, but in this moment, he was powerless. For the first time in his existence, he prayed desperately to any force that would listen. He begged fate, the heavens, the depths of the ocean itself, for mercy. Not again. Please, not again. I can't lose her. I won’t.

"Don't do this. Please, don't do this." He pulled her closer, his heart pounding with fear, Rafayel hugged you tighter hoping he could prevent the warmth from slowly fading from you. His hands trembled, his fingers digging into your back, but no matter how hard he held on, he could feel it the fragile thread of life fraying beneath his touch. His breath came in sharp, ragged gasps as he felt the sickening warmth of your blood seep into his clothes, staining his hands, marking him with the horror of this moment. He willed himself to ignore it, to deny the truth his senses screamed at him. "Stay with me," he whispered, voice hoarse, pressing his forehead against yours. "You're going to be fine. Just—just keep looking at me, my love. Please." But your eyelids fluttered, your body heavy against his, and panic clawed at his throat.