In the dim room, Eiran's gasps became frequent, indicating his restless dreams. Alyna glanced at him with a hint of pity and a whole lot of conflict.
Yes, she was afraid.
Terrified of the fact that her truth could shatter the delicate bond between them. But Rina was right. This wasn't the time to explore the depths of her fears.
"Okay." She gently caressed his face, wiped away the sweat gathering on his forehead and laid a feather light kiss on his cold skin. "I will take your pain away."
Her hands hovered above the damp cloth on his chest, palm facing down. A soft golden light spilled over the web of invisible threads, ignited then a dark golden color, slowly but surely burning them from the core attached deep into his body.
She watched them closely as they burned. Eiran tremble
