“I’m going to listen to your daughter. I'm going to pack up and take Carly with me.”
“Where will you go?”
“I don’t know. We have nowhere safe.”
The voice came from me. “Silvermoon will be a safe haven for you and your child. There is a pathway under the gazebo. Take it to the sea. You will find a burnt husk of a cabin there. Rebuild. She will be safe there from all who wish to find her.”
“Daddy?” Her soft voice was terrified. “What happened?”
“Hey baby.” Carl’s voice softened. “How are you feeling?”
“Are you going to leave me now?” Her voice quivered, and I heard Carl choke up.
“Not yet, baby. But soon.”
My eyes finally started to clear. “He will never truly leave you, young shaman. That I can promise. Our ancestors live on through us. And he will watch over you.” The voice was s
