Chapter 21
Zoran's POV
I watched Channing shift uncomfortably in front of me, barely able to look me in the eye. The faint shadows of the realm clung to me, making him fidget, his eyes flickering between me and the ground.
"You're clear on what needs to be done with Gina, yes?" I kept my voice low, steady, knowing it unsettled him more than any overt threat would.
He nodded, swallowing hard. "Yes. I’ll... I'll get her alone. She trusts me, and... she won’t expect it."
"Good," I murmured, leaning forward, letting the darkness slip around me just enough to remind him of who I was, of what could happen if he failed. "You realize she’s essential. Her blood anchors us here, holds the spell steady. This isn’t something you can ‘try your best’ with, Channing. This is all or nothing."
Channi
