[Apple] A sharp pain pierces my heart as an overwhelming feeling of loss takes over my senses. “No,” I press my forehead against the door. I can feel my connection to my mate waver and the sudden loss of that connection catches my breath. “Sly. SLY!!” “Calm down, Apple,” Thorne places a hand on my back and I shake it off, angry and confused. Why did he trap me here? He knew I needed to get home. I need Sly like I need air and sunlight. Not just want. Need. “Damn it!” I cry, cursing. Stupid, stupid Apple. Why did I wander off? Now I might never make it back again. Pressing my hands against the door, I struggle to open it, but it’s no use. It isn’t just locked, I realize as a zap of magic travels up my arm, it’s enchanted. Pressing my face against the cool wood, I hear a lone wo

