Jasper's torch disappeared, dying abruptly when it impacted with the ground. There was no way around. Even though he couldn't see them fully, Aldor sensed everyone's horribly twisted faced on him. Gregory went deathly still with a moan.“Well, then—I mean—it's only bones…”
“That's hardly the point!”
Aldor was almost relieved when Dale seized his arm so he didn't have to respond. “What?”
“It gets better.” Dale held hit bone with a crushing kind of pressure. Aldor didn't need to see Dale's stricken face—his voice said it all. “Listen.”
Everyone froze, deathly still, alert for any kind of trigger that would invoke panic. That's when the distinguished sound of rushed, padded footprints beat in sync with their hearts. It came from everywhere—around them, above, below, from the tunnel where t
