Renata POV A burning sensation, like a match being held against my skin, exploded over my whole body. Bero descended down, grabbing at my clothes but I couldn’t fight. Another pang in the pit of my stomach exploded, followed by a loud snap of bone. Bero stopped unsure where the sound came from, he stilled his hovering body over me. I tried to shuffle away but his grip intensified. Tilting his head slightly, I knew he was scanning for the peculiar sound. Satisfied that he must have imagined the sound he proceeded with his vile intentions. His intense musky breath making me want to throw up. The second sound vibrated louder and the pain scorched through every limb. I felt it so intensely that a silent scream passed my open mouth and tears ran freely, the shift but this felt too early. O