“We’re here,” Vizier said looking up and around.
Aladdin did the same. Scanning the area, he couldn’t figure out where “here” was. They were in the middle of nowhere. For as far as Aladdin could see into the darkness, there was nothing but sand and flat ground.
“Where exactly are we?”
“We’re at your destiny,” Vizier said with the light from his ring casting demonic shadows upon his face.
“Okay. But I don’t see a cave. Are you sure this is the right place?”
Without a word, Vizier descended his camel and walked a few feet in front of him. Focused on something Aladdin could not see, Vizier stood his ground and screamed into the night.
“I have brought you your sacrifice. Now show me your treasure.”
Hearing Vizier’s words, Aladdin felt a chill rattle down his spine. Was he to be a sacrif
