Annalise once again found herself standing right in front of the passageway with one of her hands pressed against the ward. She felt the power of ward's spell fluttering right beneath her fingers and it made her want to explore that power further.
Whatever secret was hidden on the other side of the ward, it seemed to be welcoming her with open arms, and the more time she spent sensing the ward's magic, the surer she became of her instincts.
"Are you ready?" Valerius asked as he once again moved to stand right behind her with his chest pressed against her back and one of his hands resting on her waist.
She nodded her head in a positive response and watched as the first dark lord placed his other hand over hers which was already touching the ward.
