Let’s join them. “Holy shit—it just spoke to me.” I clench my shirt over my heart, pounding with adrenaline. Elias smiles darkly. “Ask it for its name—take its hand and join me.” He opens his hand for mine, his dried blood still coating his hair, and I take it. “Join me in the dark, sweetheart.” I nod. What’s your name, Shadow? Amser.
