Merek felt relaxed when Evence was enjoying his touch. He could feel their bond flowing through his body. When She had jerked away from him, a look of sadness spread across his face. Merek recognized that look of fear and shock she wore. That look always broke his heart, even in the past he hated to see Evence look like that. Merek wished he could make her feel the way his heart felt all those years ago. He wanted to make her understand that he didn't break one heart that day, but he broke two. He wished he could make her see all the fights he had went through with nobody but Zane, and how he would risk life and be put in critical condition many times. All just to block out the pain of his aching heart. Merek thought about how he had never found a new mate because none of them could make him feel the way Evence had. No other woman could make him happy. Merek was so caught up in his emotions that he didn't realize he was sending all these thoughts to Evence through their mental link. Merek walked towards Evence, still unaware of what he had just did. "Eve Don't hurt yourself, let me help you. Let me touch you Eve." Merek reached out to touch her cheek again.<br/><br/>-----<br/>Zane let out a weak laugh. His ribs were bothering him a bit, but he was adjusted to the pain. "Actually it's quite the opposite. You're my first kiss, and the first woman I haven't found to be just a bother. Besides Eve of course, she was something like a niece to me back in the glory days." Zane rested his head on Rose's shoulder and closed his eyes. He took in a strong breathe of her seductive scent. "Goodness Rose, what are ya doing to me?" Zane said in a sarcastic tone.