Mara tugged at his hand, pulling him to the left towards a cave set inside the massive granite cliff. “Are you sure this is a good idea?” he whispered. She frowned. “You vowed. Just whatever you do, don’t stare into the statue’s eyes for too long.” “I know that already.” “I’m just saying…people have died that way.” Her concerned eyes glanced at him. Talis swallowed hard, and followed her inside the cave. Gods, he didn’t want to die like this. Farther in, the darkness was suffocating. He knew he had to walk boldly to survive the initiate’s test, but as soon as he stepped onto a slippery stone,
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