Chapter 18 The Pursuit Of Eternity

• Melissa’s POV
• As Kane and I got ready for our trip, the curse of the talisman weighed hard on my chest. The chilling throb of the damned thing lingered in the back of my consciousness, and the sanctuary felt colder than before. Its eerie energy appeared to beat in time with my mounting uneasiness.
• "Are you certain of this? As he fastened the strap on his pack, Kane questioned in a low, worried voice.