Chapter Thirty-NineThe energy of the portal enveloped Samantha. Extending her hands, she watched as tiny flecks of light were drawn into the glow above. Beneath her feet, the runes continued to swirl and with each creature that touched the portal, it flickered.
Outside the boundary of light, Nina had a look of pure horror on her face, surprising for a creature from a dark dimension.
“Why don't you join me?” She held out a hand. Nina looked at the invitation with horror, mouthing words neither of them could hear.
Io, what's she afraid of?
Io frowned, tapped his head and shook it. Samantha was alone in the portal. A miscalculation with good intent.
She turned to the slowly-revolving body of Alexander Steadman at the nexus of the light. Reaching out she touched his neck. There was the fa
