SIERRADane shifted under our grip, tense, breathing heavily. He wasn’t fighting us anymore, but his muscles were still tight, like he could snap at any moment.“Put him on the platform, let me see what I can do,” the warlock said, pointing to a stone slab surrounded by glowing runes.Zane and Kane helped Dane up, guiding him as gently as possible. He didn't speak. He didn’t even look at me. My heart twisted in my chest.The warlock moved quickly, placing his hands over Dane’s head, chanting low under his breath. Blue light pulsed from his fingers, washing over Dane’s body. Dane winced, like the magic burned his skin. I reached out, but the warlock snapped, “Do not touch him!”I froze.For the next ten minutes, the warlock worked in silence. Dane trembled, his body arching slightly as the magic worked through him. Then, suddenly, the light dimmed. The warlock staggered back a step, eyes wide.“What is it?” I rushed forward. “What’s wrong?”“He’s bonded too deeply,” the warlock said sl
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