The words hung in the air like a death sentence.
Fauna's eyes widened as pieces began clicking into place. She watched as Mika caressed Anya's cheek, while her daughter leaned into his touch with a look of pure, satisfied love.
"It took time." Mika said softly. "Many sleepless nights. But she succeeded. She found a solution to replicate your breast milk perfectly."
He squeezed Anya's breast, and to Fauna's horror, a fountain of milk erupted from the nipple, spraying in an uncontrolled torrent.
Mika caught it in his mouth, drinking deeply, and when he pulled back, a shiver ran through his entire body.
"The moment I tasted it, I knew. It's exactly what I need. Basically identical to yours. No difference at all."
Fauna's world completely collapsed.
"N-No..." Fauna whimpered, shaking her head violently, her voice rising in sheer panic.
