~Asad~Instinctively, we all stop and surround our mate protectively.In the blink of an eye, Bethany breaks away from our protective circle and rushes at the creature. She moved so quickly that we didn’t register what was going on instantly.Myself and the other princes stare in confusion and shout in alarm when we see Bethany race up the arm of the tall, massive, ghostly creature. She uses her momentum to leap into the air, and a moment later, the Tombling howls, pushing open its mouth. Bethany jumps into its mouth, and the creature closes it around her.At once, the ghosts of every single member of my family burst into view.My father, mother, every single one of them. They stand, facing the creature, clapping and cheering it on in approval.I cry out at the deafening commotion in front of me, a commotion that I only I see. Covering my ears, I stagger, trying to get my bearings.It's difficult to perceive much reality outside of the chaos my family is putting up before me. Still,
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