"Edwin, tell me what this is." I yanked my shirt collar. My breast burned softly crimson, and I felt as though I had a heartbeat that wasn't mine.

Edwin paused. "You mentioned that it flared once more?"

I yelled, "It never stopped." Since she vanished, it has been on fire. It was you who stated that it was merely a bond scar.

With narrowed eyes, the elderly healer took a step closer. "Show me."

I looked in the direction of the candlelight. An inch over my skin, his hand lingered. ...