Chapter 19
We discussed possible scenarios for what seemed like hours, but when I looked at the clock it was early in the afternoon. So much had happened, that it felt as though I’d lived a lifetime of ups and downs in one day. As time passed, sure Malia was solidifying her position, a ball of dread formed in my stomach. It was almost a relief to have my necklace go cold.
‘I have to go,’ I said. ‘Someone is dying.’
Sam shot to his feet. ‘Where? Who are they?’
‘I won’t know until I get there.’ Reluctant to take to the astral plane with Sam watching on, I turned to Chris. ‘Can I use the guest room?’
‘Of course.’
Sam followed me down the hall. ‘Is it okay with you if I stay? I’d like to know what it’s like, to reap.’
‘It’s not that exciting,’ I said as I entered the bedroom and lay dow
