Dark agony rippled around and through Sin, like oily, poisoned water seeping into his very soul.
He wanted to give up, let it take him, swallow him, put an end to his pain. Yet a sense of urgency wouldn't let him. Something pulled at him, tugging him back...back...back...
He jerked awake, breathing hard.
"Thank gods." He recognized Rein's voice and, blinking, realized Rein sat next to him, his eyes like swirling storm clouds, and worry rippling off him in waves. He brushed a hand over Sin's cheek. "Are you okay?"
Sin's head throbbed. He squeezed his eyes closed, trying to make it stop, but when it didn't work, let them flutter open again as he tried to get his bearings.
He was in bed, partially covered with a blanket. "I'm...not sure. Are you?" He had a vague memory of Rein suffe
