Chapter 34 Redemption Beckons

• Everything seemed supernatural as the light from the altar shone and created disturbing shadows against the stone walls. Still in shock from the attack we rarely escaped, I struggled to breathe as my heart ran ahead of me. Anxiety and the lingering effects of the recently released evil sorcery filled the atmosphere.
• Sebastian's hand trembled a little as he stood next to me with his sword still drawn. I could see the tiredness carved onto his face, but there was no time for relaxation. We were both aware that the battle was far from over. The shadow woman’s parting words echoed in my mind: This is not over.
• I broke the stillness first. "Now what do we do?" I tried so hard to hold on to the flames, but my voice sounded hollow.