Rushing forward, Amber and the rest hurried to inspect Ulric's collapsed figure. As the moments passed, the concern etched across their faces gradually began to fade.
His body appeared perfectly fine.
Not a single scratch marred his skin, while his breathing remained slow, steady, and even. Aside from having pushed himself beyond his limits, it seemed he had merely fallen into a deep slumber.
Even so, Amber wasn't willing to leave anything to chance.
Crouching beside him, she gently placed her hands over his chest. A soft green radiance bloomed from her palms, flowing into Ulric's unconscious body as she carefully examined his condition.
Under normal circumstances, someone of her strength, no matter how hard they tried, could never penetrate his body's natural defenses.
Yet this time. Her energy flowed through him with surprising ease, allowing her to sense every subtle change within his body.
Was it because of their bond?
