I open my eyes, tracing the ebb and flow of that shimmering shadow, and I know he’s somewhere in front of me. “Liam, you know I adore you, right?” “Well, that’s nice—” “Go away.” I walk straight ahead through the courtyard. “What?” Liam catches up to me. “I can’t just leave you out here by yourself.” “No offense, but I can fry this entire place with a lightning bolt if I want to, and I need to see Xaden, so go.” I pat his arm and keep striding toward the feeling, using it to guide me. “I mean, your aim is shit according to you, but I get the rest!” he calls out, falling behind.
