Taotl took one step closer, then another, as if he had forgotten how to breathe. As he neared, a familiar swirling mass of dark mist engulfed his form, and I lost my breath, too. Her piercing red eyes stared as if she could see into my soul. Dianna. I know that name! I know her! My friend. Our friend. Our queen. “Are you in there, buddy?” Her words filled the dark, empty expanse of my mind, echoing through my memories. “Yes!” I screamed. I yelled. I fought, but my mouth did not move. My legs, arms, and body remained still and motionless. “Logan, if you can hear me, know that Samkiel is alive.
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