Chapter 56. Ambushed

Cassian POV

Silanya holds the box open with the bejeweled amulet. I’ve never seen anything like it, even among my family’s crown jewel collection.

The chain of the necklace is made of moonstones, each one intricately carved into the shape of a diamond or star. These lead down to an oversized broach in the center, one large blue stone that I don’t recognize surrounded by precious gems of all colors.

We’re all mesmerized for a moment at the sight of it, until a sound starts gurgling up from the wall behind the seal.

“Step away,” Silanya warns.

I take Lyra’s hand and do so, and within seconds, the seal is completely gone, with the waterfall pouring out in its place again.risp, clear water flows down into the stone creek bed.

“The seal will remain, should