I had never experienced anything like the heat inside the Cave of Sacrifice. My lungs burned every time I inhaled. It didn't feel right.

It appeared to pulsate like a heavy, languid heartbeat and was Rhys's evil power.

I held onto my sword's handle.

I had to maintain my concentration.

I could hear the sounds of the soldiers from the North behind me.

At last, we had reached the center of the mountain. I was aware that not everyone would survive in this cave, and we were in the midst of a ...