Liam’s POV
Pain.
That’s what woke me, sharp, deep, like fire spreading through my chest.
I sat up instantly, clutching my ribs. “What in the hell, ”
Leo burst into the room seconds later. “Liam? Are you alright?”
“No,” I hissed. “It’s the bond… something’s wrong.”
He froze. “The bond? You said it was gone.”
“It isn’t,” I growled. “It never was.”
Leo moved closer. “What are you feeling?”
I gritted my teeth. “It’s burning.”
He frowned. “Burning?”
“Yes. Right here.” I pressed my hand over my heart. “Like something tore open.”
He looked uneasy. “Could be nothing.”
“Nothing doesn’t feel like this,” I snapped.
“Maybe you’re just tired, ”
“I haven’t slept in months!”
“Exactly,” he said quietly. “Your body’s collapsing.”
I glared at him. “Don’t play healer with me, Leo. This is he
