MOM? He didn't see the image, but the emotion weighed heavily on him. Fear. His grip tightened instinctively. “Stay connected,” the teacher continued. “Push past the discomfort.” Kai’s jaw clenched. Now he felt more, not just fear. Pain. It wasn’t his; he felt her pain and fear. Aria’s breathing became uneven. This wasn’t right. This wasn’t just an exercise. “Kai…” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I feel it too,” he murmured back, eyes still shut. The connection deepened. It was too fast and sudden. Her thoughts were scattered, it was heavy and it pressed against him. ‘Fiona… something is wrong… she’s getting worse…’ Kai’s chest tightened. “Focus!” the teacher’s voice cut through, but it felt distant now. Aria’s fingers dug into his. And then– another flash. This time it came stronger. A cold presence that was watching. And an eerie feeling following it. Aria gasped sharply, her eyes snapping open. “Kai—!” He yanked his hand away
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