Soren's POV I was pacing, running a frantic loop around the camp perimeter, waiting for them to get back, when I finally caught their scent. It wasn't the clean, woodsy smell I was hoping for. It was Kahlan, yes, but mixed with something sharp, like ozone and a fresh burn, like she’d been standing next to a lightning strike. They walked into the clearing, Kahlan looking pale and exhausted, Easton looking like he’d just won the lottery and they told his the ticket was a fak. I didn't waste a second on Easton. I was across the clearing in two strides and had Kahlan pulled into my chest. "Are you okay," I muttered into her hair, gripping her so tight I probably should have broken something, but I didn't care. I felt the weird, humming energy all around her, still clinging to her clothes and skin. It was frantic, almost manic. I hated it. "I'm fine, Soren," she said, her voice sounding tired but steady. "A little overwhelmed, maybe." Easton, who was casually pulling o
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