Sia POV "I know the attack took a lot out of you." Blerim whispered against my ear and I nodded. "Maybe we should stop to rest first." Tanner slowed down, peering over his shoulder. "We're not stopping. I'm fine." I tugged on his fur, urging him to keep going. We need to get back to our mates soon. We are weaker without them. I know you feel it. That attack should not affect us like this. Jinx said in my mind. Her voice sounded weak. What's happening to us, Jinx? That drained me more than it should have. We are too far from our mates. We've met them now and we are not marked. I told you before, we are stronger with them as are they with us. After that, we need to go back. Jinx pleaded with me, the frustration evident in her tone. I know we do. We will go back after we deal with t

