"Kael, there's a problem." Before I could stop myself, the words escaped my lips. A peculiar, relentless fire poured through my veins, making my hands shiver at my sides. It was more than simply discomfort; it felt like my body was attempting to disassemble and reassemble itself all at once. Kael's piercing eyes instantly focused on me. "How do you feel?" His eyes revealed the tempest that was building beneath his cool façade, but his voice was steady and quiet. My legs felt like they would buckle under me, so I stepped back. "Everything... it's excessive." I can feel the ground moving underfoot and hear the wind breathing. It's similar to— I clutched my chest as I gasped. "I feel as though my body is no longer mine." Kael came up to me, reaching out to steady me with steady hands. But

