Even in her weakened state, she was happier seeing him healed than worrying about herself.
But deep inside, Sharky knew, this wasn't over. He needed to find a way to heal her completely. He needed to find a permanent solution.
And he would. No matter what it took.
"Yes," Sharky nodded, "Now Zerry, you drink it quickly. It allows Zerry to live until the day that you marry me, you will also make a complete recovery, being able to always stay with me, until the day we grow old and leave."
"Un!!" Zyrenna agreed with the most determined voice, bringing up her husband's hand, opening her lips, allowing the cold liquid to fall through her teeth drop by drop.
As the last drop of the Elixir of Life tilted into her mouth, Zyreena gently closed her lips, swallowing the bitter liquid.
Her delicate throat moved slightly as she gulped it down, the cool sensation spreading through her weak body.
And then, slowly, she opened her eyes.
