The silence echoed for several long seconds then a deep rattling noise came as the shadow drew closer. My magic flared as I backed up a step, driving Darcy back with me. She tried to move to my side to get a better look, but I wouldn’t let her, keeping my body between her and whoever the hell was blocking our exit. Ice trickled through my veins, and I tried to draw on my magic to light a fire in my palm. Heat swelled along my fingertips just as that rattle sounded again, deeper this time, louder. My magic stuttered. A small flame sprang to life then died as if someone had sucked it away. My
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