All Chapters of His Dark Covenant: Chapter 31

The darkness swallowed Elena after three steps.On the fourth, the door behind her disappeared.She stopped.The little girl squeezed her hand.“It's closing.”Elena turned.There was nothing behind them.No chamber.No staircase.No way back.Only endless blackness.She looked at the child.“What's your name?”The girl hesitated.“I don't have one.”“You must have had one.”“They called me Zero.”Elena shook her head.“I won't call you that.”“Why?”“Because you're not a number.”The girl looked up at her.“Then what will you call me?”Elena thought for a moment.“Lena.”The child's eyes widened.“That's part of your name.”“I know.”A tiny smile appeared.“I like it.”Then the darkness whispered.“Sentimental.”Elena froze.The voice was everywhere.“You always were.”She tightened her grip on Lena's hand.“Show yourself.”A low laugh answered.“You wouldn't recognize me.”“Try me.”“You already have.”The corridor illuminated.Elena's breath caught.Every wall was covered with mirr