William couldn't hear anything. His entire world had been consumed by pain—overwhelming, all-encompassing pain.
Even Asura tried to reach him mentally, but it was useless. It wasn't that William wasn't listening—no, something was blocking the connection entirely. A barrier had formed in his mind, shutting him off from everyone.
"What's happening to him?" Sarah asked, crouching beside William and gripping his shoulders.
She turned to Victoria, hoping for an answer. After all, Victoria had been traveling with William for longer. Maybe she knew what was going on.
But Victoria's face was just as confused as hers.
"I have no idea," she admitted, her voice tense. "What should we do?"
Sarah's grip on William tightened. "Let's hold him steady so he doesn't hurt himself."
She knew screaming his name or shaking him wouldn't wake him. Whatever this was, it had to run its course.
Outwardly, she remained composed, but deep down, her mind raced.
