Chapter 41: Uncomfortable Companions
Melissa’s POV
All around me, the whirling darkness of the crumbling world tugged and tore at every strand of my determination. Damon walked purposefully beside me, looking out over the horizon as if he could find a path out. I had no choice but to follow his direction even though I didn't trust him at all.
"Melissa, keep up," Damon ordered sharply.
I shot back, accelerating my speed nevertheless, "I don't take orders from you."
He remained silent, staring straight ahead. With each step, the unsteady earth under us cracked and moved. The Shadow Realm seemed to be alive and trying to ensnare us in its clutches.
"How far is it?" My tolerance was growing thin, so I demanded.
Damon's gaze was unreadable as he looked over his shoulder. "Closer than we
