Chapter 18: The Pursuit of Eternity
Melissa’s POV
As Kane and I got ready for our trip, the curse of the talisman weighed hard on my chest. The chilling throb of the damned thing lingered in the back of my consciousness, and the sanctuary felt colder than before. Its eerie energy appeared to beat in time with my mounting uneasiness.
"Are you certain of this? As he fastened the strap on his pack, Kane questioned in a low, worried voice.
I looked him in the eye and said, "We have no choice." "I'll seize the opportunity if there's any chance we can save our child. Regardless of the danger.
Kane put a comforting hand on my shoulder as his face softened. "We'll work together to overcome this."
I gripped the relic around my neck and nodded. It hummed gently as if knowing the urgency of our
