Vorian’s POV
Kavira tugged the book back, and the entire shelf groaned as it shifted, revealing a narrow, shadowy tunnel. My chest tightened in surprise. Holy hell, I haven’t seen anything like this in years. Lanterns lined the walls about five feet apart, their faint outlines swallowed by the darkness stretching endlessly ahead.
“Ready?” Kavira’s voice carried the same sharp edge of anger she still hadn’t shaken off. She was furious with me, and rightfully so. I’d have to find a way to fix this, because the last thing I wanted was for our future to look like this me screwing things up and her barely tolerating me.
“Yes, doll,” I teased with a crooked grin, trying to soften her mood. She rolled her eyes, unimpressed, and started down the tunnel.
“Do you know how to turn these on?” I as
