Riley
"We're running out of time. We need to get started."
I reluctantly look back towards the tree line where the little boy had just disappeared. Before turning and following Rain back to the circle drawn on the ground. We make our way to the center.
"Oh, this is yours. Adrian forgot to give it to you. Mom left it as a gift a while back. It's for protection against dark magic."
I take it. Looking up questioningly.
"Why would I need to be protected from that?"
"Just humor me and put it on..."
I slip the woven chain around my neck, pulling my hair from beautiful it. The pretty little pendant resting against my cleavage. Right next to Adrian's. Which I never take off.
"Remember, focus, don't stop, and stay in the circle..."
Rain is looking into my face for confirmation. I am all
