CASSIE’S POV
Castien pulled me so my back was resting against him.
I sighed and leaned against him immediately. He massaged my shoulders with his hands. I felt even more relaxed now.
I was able to breathe better.
“Focus on us,” Castien murmured quietly near my ear. “Not the pain.”
I tried. I tried so hard.
Darren still held my other hand. He had one hand moving slowly through my hair while Bastian continued carrying the worst of the bond pain himself. Between the three of them, I slowly stopped feeling like I was being torn apart.
Minutes passed or maybe longer. I wasn’t sure anymore. Eventually the agony faded completely.
The silence afterward felt unreal.
I stayed curled against Castien’s chest breathing shakily. I felt so exhausted now.
My entire body felt weak and heavy but
