RYDEN
“What is he talking about, Amelia?” I stayed still and glowered at her.
She glowed back. I knew Amelia was a strong woman, but could also follow orders. What I was seeing right now was a woman of defiance just to protect whatever secrets she kept.
“We all have secrets, Ryden. Just like what happened with you in that cave.”
“It’s not a secret, and there’s nothing much to tell,” I insisted even if I could still feel it in my bones. It was that real for me.
“Then I have nothing to say.” She shifted and straightened in her seat, determined to have a stand.
“I think the sword just tested me earlier.” I drew a deep breath. “It brought to a cave—”
“A cave? How old?” Calder asked quickly with interest.
“Seemed ancient, rocky, maybe limestone, tall around twenty or thirty meters, with
