Harlow never felt as selfish as she did at the moment she had practically dragged Jamba away from Maura. There was something going on between them despite the spell she had cast. Yet, desperation kept her from reneging on her mission of making Jamba an Ascended. He had sent Maura away, and though Harlow felt torn, wishing to accompany her friend, she had chosen to stay as Solomon and Min escorted her home.
Jamba took the cup that Liben had offered into his hands. Liben muttered an invocation under his breath as Jamba drank. Pulling the cup from his lips, Jamba shut his eyes tightly. Suddenly he started to convulse, as Liben's blood intermingled with his own. Harlow rushed to Jamba's side as he tottered like he was about to fall over, but unexpectedly he steadied. Straightening to his fu
