The sound came through again, louder than the first time and it was obvious that whoever it was, was in severe pain. For a moment, Zora and Trent froze where they stood, their hearts jolting in their chests."Upstairs!" Trent said, already sprinting toward the staircase. Zora followed, clutching the banister as they climbed two steps at a time.When they reached the hallway, the noise led them to Joanna's room. Trent kicked the door open and rushed inside.Joanna was on the floor, curled into herself, both hands clutching her arm. The veins around it glowed faintly, like a burning mark spreading beneath her skin. Her face was pale and slick with sweat, her breathing ragged."Joanna!" Trent dropped to his knees beside her. "What happened?"She lifted her head, eyes wild and filled with tears. "It's…… it's the bond," she gasped out. "The mate bond……. it's burning me from the inside."Zora froze near the doorway, her chest rising and falling rapidly. The mark on Joanna's arm wasn't just
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