Zavren carried Ariana as he noticed her breathing begin to grow rapid. His face twisted with worry as the maids rushed to clean up what had happened. Leah hurried not far behind Zavren, her face mirroring his concern.
This was the first time Zavren had heard his wife actually scream—the first time he had ever heard her voice. Until now, he had only heard her through their link. The fact that he heard her now…his sharp senses picking up the sound—made his jaw tick hard as he felt the pain from them. He was just thankful he had arrived in time to catch her before she fell to the floor.
