Life-giving powers

Rhys was stunned. One minute, he thought he had everything under control, the next, his hand was bleeding, and Killian was standing there, fury burning in his eyes. "How did you get here?" he snarled, his voice tight with shock. "I blocked all your..."

His words trailed off as understanding dawned on him. "That stupid mate bond!" he cursed, realization washing over him. He muttered angrily about how he should have broken the bond between me and Killian as soon as he had brought me here. 

Hearing that, Killian reacted instantly. His eyes narrowed, and he thrust his sword at Rhys. It was a brutal attack, and Rhys barely dodged it. Holding his wounded hand, he stepped back, his face a mask of rage.

I glanced down at the severed hand lying on the floor, and a wave of nausea hit me. I had to look away.

"Amara, are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice calling my name.