Emily curled up on the floor and groaned in pain after the sharp wave hit her in the lower stomach, cursing at Eric under her breath. Her mind stopped working because she felt another hit of pain. She did not know what caused it, and she had no idea what was happening to her. She knew that her body was beginning to develop itself. This was one of the gifts of the guardians; they had a physical strength that was almost invincible; they could almost not feel pain, but because Emily was a beginner, she had not yet developed her full strength, but this pain was definitely more than she could bear. Her eyes began to water, and just as she stopped shouting Eric's name, the door to the room opened, revealing Eric, who was panting from running, sweat covering his forehead and bare chest. As soo