“Everyone, listen up!” Annabel shouted, and the hall immediately quieted. Apart from Mary, Jordan, Peter, and Rashid, a few dozen people had volunteered to help in whatever way they could. “We don’t have much time, so I need to make sure everyone knows what they should be doing.” She looked at them from the top of the crate she was standing on, making sure she had their full attention. “Nobody apart from me or William is allowed to go anywhere near Ozias unless you want to meet a meaningless death.”
One by one, everyone nodded.
“I have imbued several weapons with my and William’s energy, so whoever feels brave enough to go near a wraith, come get one. The people with those weapons will be expected to take care of the wraiths that enter through the rift. If you are afraid, stay back, no
