I sucked in a deep breath. “Mal…where'd that come from?"
“I-It was in the…the clock. I-I don't know."
I got up and took it from her. It was heavier than I anticipated, and the minute my hand touched it, I could sense the power buried deep inside, just like my father had said he could even from the base of the cave.
“I need to talk to Leo," I said.
“Right now?" Malissa asked, clearly taken aback by my swiftness.
“Right now," I repeated.
I shoved the amulet in my pocket and proceeded down the stairs quickly. I knew Leo had pressing matters in town, but this was something that couldn't wait. He'd want to know. He needed to know.
Just as I hit the bottom landing, the front door opened and in walked Leo and Erylis followed by Orene and Gwenna. Her giggle echoed off the walls as they e
