Morane never stopped chanting, her voice rising as the darkness inside of them kept fighting back.

"Ryker!" She shouted, stopping her chant for a second as she quickly gave him instructions. "Go to the hidden room! You know which one. Bring the injection and the liquid—fast."

Ryker nodded and darted out of the room without hesitation, while Morane resumed her chanting, holding her ground. "Volatris dorsae, somtris clanari."

Down the passage, Ryker went quickly, his jaw clenching as he ...