"Fine. I'll perform the ritual tonight at midnight. That gives me plenty of time to gather the ingredients." And to say goodbye to Kiarr. My heart feels like its bleeding inside my chest and I press my hand there to try and ease the pain. I feel an ache so deep it's like I've turned into an icy cavern that only grows more hollow with every breath.
"I wish I could help you more, I really do." Melanie reaches out and squeezes my hand. "And I know you want to leave and go back to your old life. I really like having you around though."
"Even though I unleash zombies and conjure up ghosts?" I joke, trying to lighten the mood and my spirits, but it doesn't work.
"Of course, otherwise it would be super dull right now with me studying for my test in quantum physics and how multi-levels of decay
