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Chapter 16
“You’re going too fast. It’s alright; try to relax.”
“Sorry. I’m still a bit nervous. Last time I couldn’t even reach…”
“Take a deep breath, Rayla. I know you can make me feel something if you just keep trying.”
I did as he asked and reached for him one more time. Cillium sat cross-legged on the floor of my room, eyes closed, breathing slowly. My hand laid upon his arm; he stirred slightly at my touch, which I took to be a good sign.
“Now” he whispered, “summon up all your feelings and… just give it to me.”
“Ugggh” I groaned, for no reason in particular. Just how hard did I have to concentrate to do this?
I closed my eyes and thought back to the first moment we met - to the surprise I had felt
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