LUCAS' POV

"How's the Luna doing?" Cole asked as he plopped down on the chair.

"Fine." I sighed, rubbing my temple. The truth was I was stressed. Aria's health was a source of concern for me. The mark was taking a toll on her. She was not telling me how she was really feeling.

Mind-blocking and mind-linking were taking a toll on her. She wasn't getting a good grasp on it. I always reminded her that there was no rush, but she thought she was a failure for not getting it on time.

"Should we bring in a specialist to help her?"

"We can do that?"

"Yes." Why didn't I...