Mercy ignored her mother’s instincts and went with her own. She slid Dross into place. Seconds later, her mind and senses opened up. [Wow, I like it in here!] Dross said from inside her mind. [That’s a top-quality human vessel you have. Lindon should have been born to a Monarch.] Hi, Dross! Mercy thought, hoping he could hear the message. Welcome! [You’re even nicer to me than he—AAAHHH it’s a Dreadgod! Right, timing! Yes! Are you ready?]
