Amazon blood link

Maeve seized Diana’s arm.  Her eyes rolled back and she swayed on her feet.
“Maeve!” Diana gasped.  Maeve crumpled to her knees.  Diana curled an arm around her waist, supporting her.  Her friend’s skin felt wrong.  It was hot to the touch.  “What’s the matter?  What is it?”
“I don’t know, Maeve panted, then bent double, releasing a low howl of pain.  Diana felt it a second later, the echo of Maeve’s anguish.  All Amazons were connected by blood, even Diana through her mother.  When one felt pain, they all shared it.