I’ve never been more certain of my own mortality than this moment, stepping inside the palace of the King of Death and Deep Earth. It feels like I’ve moved too far from the land of the living. But then, my heart throbs, my bond with Des giving a soft tug, and I nearly fall to my knees. Letting out a soft gasp, I press my hand to my chest. I feel him. It’s weak, but I feel him. My Bargainer. The world stopped turning the moment he disappeared. Now I can imagine it moving once more.
