Chapter 29: Confronting the Lies
Melissa’s POV
My skin crawled from the oppressive combination of raw strength and burning incense that pervaded Damon's lair. The faint sounds of chanting became stronger with every step, and shadows swirled along the ragged walls. As Kane and I moved cautiously, guns ready, my heart thumped in my chest.
"Remain vigilant," Kane said in a quiet, tight voice. "They'll know we'll be here shortly."
"They already do," I said, clenching my dagger. Like a second heartbeat, my cursed talisman throbbed across my chest, alerting me to the peril that lay ahead.
The first group of Damon's supporters showed up before we had gone very far. Out of the shadows came cloaked individuals, their hands sizzling with evil power, their eyes gleaming strangely.
"Stand by me!
