Chapter Nineteen
The darkness receded and pain seeped into Pakua’s consciousness.
It began in his gut. A Yin’s being resided in his gut, the third chakra, the house of confidence, of power. The throbbing at that core of his being was excruciating.
He felt weak, unsure of himself. He had the urge to call out, but his throat was restricted. He wanted to reach out, but his fingers were locked in a clenching fist.
A golden mist spread through his mind. It swept along the meridians of his energy channels, pooling at each chakra. He felt the underside of his skin flush. The beam of gold relaxed his fingers and they unfurled. The incessant ache in his side dulled. The pain bowed down to this force.
Pakua’s mind was still fogged, but he knew he must harness this energy. He’d never encountered
