I fidgeted as I walked next to Kisten, his hand in mine as we moved through the trees. The forest once again seemed foreboding, filled with unseen enemies, but Kisten walked on undeterred. The Overseers followed behind me, with Aurel and Kisca bringing up the rear. Aurel was reluctant to participate, but thanks to the order from Lucius, the lich had no choice but to go along with our plan.
I sighed deeply, lifting my other hand to my locket and holding it tightly through my shirt. My sister failed to stir but I knew it was due to weakness rather than anything else. Unless I used my power, she was incapable of talking to me anymore, now only able to push concepts and feelings. I longed for any sort of encouragement from her but dropped my hand when I realized none was coming.
“Here,” Kist
