Warren felt her relax a bit and knew the spells were beginning to work. He too relaxed and cast another spell. This one would block any pain from her. He slowly reached out with his mind. He felt her mind and gently touched it with his own, forming the bond he needed to work with her. He knew shed felt it because she tensed, but a moment later she relaxed.<br/><br/>-Trust me Liann...... I won't hurt you..... And the pain WO t bother you either- he delved into her mind. But he never looked at her memories. They were hers and he'd not invade her privacy. He let her know that by gently reassuring her with a mental caress. He be as gentle as he could. Her mind was sacred and he'd not tamper with it as some do....<br/><br/>He reached the 'bottom' of her mind. But he didn't stop. He touched the barrier and felt the tendrils of pain filter into himself. GED have to break the barrier.... And it was going to hurt. But he'd made sure shed feel none of it. He was afraid that any pain would drive her away. And he wanted desperately to help her. He worked slowly at weakening the barrier. He stopped only after he had exaughsted himself with effort and pain.<br/><br/>He was sweating as he concentrated.... As he reached the limit he felt her. The wolf was just inside the barrier. She was aware of him. And his cat was strangely aware of her. He knew it was the closeness to the trauma they'd suffered before. They both wanted to save this female..... To atone for the loss of their mate..... He shook the thoughts and pulled out of the link to her mind. It was a semi permanent link. It would stay until he no longer needed it.<br/><br/>He released the spells and tiredly opened his eyes. He looked at her and spoke.<br/>"You might feel a slight headache.... Its normal.... I've done what I can today..... We can try again tomorrow...." His voice held his discomfort. His head was pounding... He'd funneled her pain into himself. Now it was taking its toll. He could barely focus on her.