7
Cissy and I turn down another corridor in Arx Hall. While the honeymoon palace was all dark wood and earth tones, everything in here sparkles with gold. I’m not really focusing the scenery, though. I can’t wait for me and Cissy to reach my chambers. Once we’re alone, we can lay out a plan to leave Antrum and find my Lincoln.
As we speed along, Cissy shoots a nervous glance over her shoulder. “This place gives me the creeps,” she whispers.
When I reply, I take care to keep my voice low as well. “That’s because a pair of Razor Guards are following us.”
“How do you know?”
“Let’s just say I’ve learned a lot on demon patrol.” Actually, my education on tracking comes from Lincoln, who’s simply the best hunter in the after-realms. But I can’t mention my guy’s name without tearing up, so I
