The Moon Chose Me Twice
Ryker lifts Marcus onto the velvet seat and straps the old man’s wrists to the arms of the chair, securing him with efficient brutality.
Then, Ryker turns to the crowd.
"Behold the twilight of the old blood!" he bellows, his voice amplified by the acoustics of the hall.
"For generations, the Silverwood line has hoarded the magic of this land. They locked the gates. They stifled our potential. Today, we break the lock."
"When the sun dies," Ryker announces, "The Shadow enters. And Silverwood will be reborn."
I look at Charlie. She’s blinking rapidly, shaking her head to clear the cobwebs.