Adnan and Ameera stepped into the inner court. Looking forward to meeting Javier and showing him that they pulled through and met his demand.
The compound wasn't as they left it. Darkness loomed around them. There was something sinister in the air around them that was hard to pinpoint.
Adnan and Ameera dragged Brandis along with them. Taking slow steps as they approached the palace. Stalling for time, uneasy from the uncomfortable essence in the air.
"Death, it's been here," Brandis, the king's man spoke. He knew the aura he felt, he was familiar with Klavlac and Mavlac. They were dark avenging souls of the demon king that hadn't found peace.
They existed between the dead and living. And brought death with them wherever they went.
