It felt like glass shards were flowing through Kasia's veins. Her muscles twisted into unnatural spasms as she convulsed against the cold, sterile floor. The world blurred as she flailed in agony. Every nerve in her body screamed. Her bones felt as if they were going to shatter at any moment.
Her throat burned raw from her own ragged screams. She barely heard Austin's frantic voice over the roaring in her ears. Kasia bashed her head into the ground trying to counter the pain, but nothing worked.
But then, something changed. The burning became a hum, a pulse that was in time with her heartbeat. Her senses sharpened. Everything was becoming too intense as her heart rate began to increase. Then, a voice entered her mind.
"How truly interesting," the voice said in amusement.
"Who are you?" Kasia demanded. "What's going on?"
"Well, you called to me. I should be asking you especially since this has never happened before and you're not one of mine," the voice responded.