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PROLOGUE
The dagger sliced throughthe air, whistling like a bird.
There was nowhere to run. I was held fast.
A crackle of energy erupted, sending a shockwave through the stone chamber.
I closed my eyes, preparing myself.
From a short distance came the sounds of battle. Smashing, clattering. A blade running through all-too-soft flesh. In and out.
I could smell the familiar sticky scent of blood.
Was there ever a time I would not have recognized it? There had always been blood on my hands, one way or another.
Even without sight, I sensed the momenthedrew near. My breath caught in my throat. The air grew colder.
He was coming.
In my mind, his voice rang out over and over, shouting my name. His voice was more powerful than the sea. More primordial than the stars. My name was on his lips as he promised unspeakable darkness to any who came between us.
I was desperate to fight by his side, but my body was too weak to move.
I listened to the sound of clashing blades coming from beyond the chamber. But I could do nothing but lie where I fell, gasping for each shallow breath.
How strange.
I hated him at first. Perhaps a part of me still did.
But one thing was certain...
He was the air I breathed. I could not live without him.
BOOK 1
