Chapter 26 Crown Of Shadows

• Three weeks had passed since the confrontation in the foundation chamber, and I was beginning to understand the true scope of what Aldric and I had accepted. The demonic whispers came every night now, sliding through our dreams like poisoned honey, offering power and freedom if we would only release our hold on the binding.
• Just let go, they crooned in voices that sounded almost reasonable. Why sacrifice your lives for kingdoms that will never truly appreciate what you've done?
• But every time the temptation grew strong, I felt Aldric's presence through our soul-bond, steady and unshakeable. His love was my anchor, just as mine was his.