Aria's POV
"Damon?"
His breathing became uneven. His face twisted as if he was fighting something inside himself. A low, broken growl escaped his throat.
It was not his human voice. It was his wolf.
"Rhein?" My eyes widened.
Damon staggered backward. His wolf's presence slammed into my mind.
I felt Lydia react instantly. Something is wrong with Rhein, Aria.
I reached for him. "Damon!"
His body suddenly lost strength. I barely caught him before he hit the floor. His weight crashed against me, and panic exploded through my chest.
"Damon!"
There was no response. His eyes were closed. His breathing was shallow.
I pressed my hand against his face. "Please, wake up."
There was nothing. My heart pounded violently. This wasn't an ordinary collapse. I could feel it.
I wrapped my arms a
