Chapter 54 Blood And Vows

• The weight of what I was about to do pressed down on my chest like a crushing stone that formed a circle around me while I stood in the middle. The ritual I had feared was no longer a far-off danger. It was taking place,Already. I doubted that I would make it through.
• Sebastian stood next to me, watchful but silent. He couldn't say anything, but his gaze never left mine. Since he knew like I did that I'll have to handle this alone.
• The torches light created shadows that danced on the walls of the ancient stone chamber like a ghost. At the edge of the circle was my mother with an unreadable face.