Chapter 117

KAI

“How?” I asked urgently.

This was the first time that we could not get the veins under control. Doll was thrashing on the floor, but I was holding her as best I could. She was in so much pain, and it broke my heart. Tears fell from her eyes which were opened and focused on me, and I knew she was using me to be her anchor. I felt useless because I could not help her. I could not protect her from this.

Zane grabbed a silver tipped knife and sliced down Doll’s hand. He sliced mine as well before he clasped them together and uttering words that I did not understand. A faint white glow encased our clasped hands.

Her cries lightened, and the veins began receding. Doll’s cries stopped, so I pulled her onto my lap. I stroked her hair and held her to me while her breathing stabilized.

I hated that she had to deal with this. It was not fair at all. Her eyes were still focused on me, so I sent her as much positive emotions as I could, and I felt her muscles begin to relax. Little by litt