Liora “s**t, s**t, shit.” Luke is beside me, scooping me into his arms as I silently scream into his shoulder, the pain so intense that no sound can form. “Liora, I know you can hear me so listen,” Luke says sternly, his worry for me radiating off of him in waves. “I am going to link Maya and ask her if you have dealt with the pain of rejection and banishment. I need to know so I can help you.” I try to say something, to stop him, but the feeling of flames lick at my heart, causing me to be unable to breathe for a moment. “f**k!” Luke curses, carrying me past the other side of the willow tree. My fingers clench at his shirt, the fabric tearing as my body jerks from an onslaught of pain. I can feel the broken bond fizzling. Feel it burning and screaming inside me. I held back the pain