CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN DARIUS “Darius.” The voice called, and it began to grow stronger, with each second. It grew until it felt like the whole room was echoing with it. I bit my lip, feeling unsure about everything and everyone I was leaving behind. I gritted my teeth, and looked at my closed door once more, as the whisper turned into a shrill scream that seemed to bore into my head. “Darius!” I lay on the bed, going under the covers, and closed my eyes. “Here I am.” I replied, and immediately, I seemed to fall from quite a height. I struggled, fighting with my arms and legs, wanting to land safely. Thudding onto a strong surface, my groan echoed, as I tried to raise myself. I looked around me— darkness. “Let's get this over with. Whatever it is.” I spat, looking around at t

