Edith scanned the garden and open fields. There was no sign of Eleazar or the ghost army anywhere. She felt Caden’s hand on her shoulder.

“Hey,” he said softly. “I think your Sanctus Lux set them free.”

She stared into Caden’s turbulent eyes.

“What do you mean?” Edith asked, knowing the answer but not wanting to believe it.

“They are gone…” James said gently. “They are at rest.”

Caden nodded, a wistful smile on his lips, “You gave ...