Chapter 44
As I stepped under the rocky overhang Bane yanked me to a halt.
‘What’s wrong?’ My body was quivering with the need to keep moving.
‘I can’t let you go in there.’ He pulled me behind him as if to shield me from whatever was inside the cave. ‘It’s too dangerous. I have no idea why but this is stronger than anything I’ve ever felt before. I just can’t let you go in.’ Turning towards me, he tried to push me back.
‘Bane,’ I said, standing my ground, ‘I understand exactly what you mean because I feel it too. It’s so strong. I need to go. You said you would help me to do my job. I need you to let me do this.’
He clenched his jaw. ‘I have no choice, Lainie!’ The sopping wet hair that fell across his face did nothing to quench the fire in his eyes.
‘Yes you do. There is always a c
