"Anything else I need to know, aside from running away like my hair is on fire?"
"No. Just ... don't go, Evie."
I stood and he did as well. My talk with Chronos had done nothing to ease my mind. I pulled him into a hug and he held me so tight, I tapped his arm to get him to let up a little.
He whispered words in an ancient language that I didn't understand before he released me. I kissed him on the cheek and gave him my love. When Jonah and I reached the door, Chronos called out to us.
"Take care of her, Ghostly One. Otherwise, your days will be dark ones."
"I always will, Chronos, and I respect your caring for Eva's well-being," Jonah replied. "But all due respect, please don't threaten me. I don't respond well to that."
Chronos looked over Jonah, then smiled at me. "I like this one
