Chapter 12

I turned my head to observe Vraxlon, and he also watched me, taking my hand in yours. I had 've been worth it, I realized. Even if I got there, I was condemned to one more death. I had gone for the penalty. For him, for Faye, and for Tennebris. Because I took them with me to the human world, I allowed them to feel emotions and sensations that they missed. I provided moments that would be recorded in their memories for the rest of their immortalities. And that was enough for me.

"I want to ask my next question," I said, looking at the Oracle again.

"I'm anxiously waiting for her," she replied in an ethereal and soft voice.

"You said several times that there are great things waiting for me "I went for it, because the words suddenly became difficult to pronounce. "I want to know what these things would be.

"Be more specific," she asked, tilting her head slightly. The eyes narrowing towards me, in a slightly confused expression. "There are too many things waiting