Great Bear Wilderness under construction from conception to death

Her return to consciousness was interrupted by the gargled pleas of— Rose? She studied him for a moment, eyes widening with horror as she examined the massacre that had become him. 

Ying might have had pity for the man, were these different circumstances. Rather, she felt a strong sense of hatred which bubbled from the pit of her stomach and exploded through growls sounded through bared teeth.

She was vulnerable, and he was a threat. Slowly, Ying pushed herself deeper into the water, assuming that he wouldn't move to meet her.