CHAPTER 45
JASE
“Jase!” Elliana screamed my name just as I felt the bond between us strengthening with fierce intensity.
My heart leapt violently in my chest as I reached down to lock my hand around her wrist, thanking the Creator for allowing her to land her other hand on the metal. I wasn’t sure if I’d have been able to get to her if she hadn’t, but I’d already decided I’d be falling with her if it came to it.
I wrapped my hand solidly around her arm, knowing she’d forgive me if my grip was more painful than what was comfortable, and hauled her weight up to me somewhat effortlessly. What wasn’t effortless, though, was trying to keep my balance as I drew her up into my side, my palm becoming slick with sweat. It took all my strength to pull us both up the metal beam that was now pr
