Hell rushed away, the darkness lifting as the world zoomed past. They flew straight and true along an invisible road that cut through the skies of the realm in-between.
Zavi’s gaze stayed glued to the horizon, which roiled with storm clouds the color of a bruise. Lightning flashed through them, illuminating horrific scenes of violence in the briefest flashes. Hettie saw wolves and fire, a dark cave filled with whimpers and strange smells. And then there were shouts and large men with needles and knives, manacles and chains and all manner of restraints rattling and clanking around them. Hettie flinched as phantom hands clawed at her hair.
“Don’t look too closely,” Zavi warned. “Abby’s memories are manifesting to protect her. If you start believing what you see, they’ll have power over you
