My pants echoed through the airy space. The only sound I could hear, not Kai's worried voice, filtering through my ears, not him screaming my name, just my breathing haggard and slow as I took in breaths. My sweat dripping from my forehead.
" - ease, say something! I can't lose you. Hold on! I'll - "
I raised my hand, they action surprising me. I could still move, but the ache in my muscles slowed the movements some. Kai held my arms, helping me up.
My vision was restored, but the clarity blurred at the edges as I stared at my mate. Primal. The word reverberated through my being. He steadied me, mouth moving, but the words a distinct sound. Yet, I caught his last words. "No." I said firmer this time, "No. I want to stay. I just... I just can't believe it happened."
His eyes lacked pity, but another emotion shone through and brighter. The intensity of it unbalanced me. "What happened? Is it the backlash from Ivy's powers?"
