Chapter 105

• I woke to the guards and no one else. I got out of bed walking to Van's closet. I looked to find several silk dresses to choose from. I pulled out a golden silk slip before walking into the bathroom to put it on. I fixed my hair walking toward the door pulling it open. I stepped into the hallway the guards flanking me as I wondered around. I reached the room where the party was but it was empty. I stopped in my tracks as a scream echoed across the palace. The guards grabbed hold of my arms quickly pulling me toward a strategic vantage point.
• "What was that?" I gasped when I felt Van's magic hit me like a shockwave. It wasn't close by but it was a substantial amount of energy. He was being attacked. I wanted to rush toward where he was but that would only put him at risk. I was one of the few mortals in this realm.
• "Stay hidden," a guard said pushing me behind a statue as the doors burst open. I covered my mouth as the guards started fighting the man. I could see an energy field around the man. It was so dark and so evil I wondered if he had the power to kill the four guards with me.