Page 29 of King of Knights

Yanique steps into the center of it and it lights up. It’s a sword and crown. Sconces on the walls begin to light up as well. It is once they are lit that I can see the surroundings clearly.

The walls have engravings on them as well. Moss and foliage seem to be growing and bursting through the cracks. The ceiling is covered in vegetation. The surfaces in this room not covered in greenery look more like they were created and not formed by nature. There is a power here that seems to be at rest.

“Where are we?” I whisper.

“We needed sacred, immortal ground. I have led us to the Den of Kings.”

“Their resting place?” I gasp and spin in a circle as I look around with wide eyes.

Kendrick has never shared this location with me. I didn’t think anyone knew how to find it. I stop and stare at Yanique.

Confusion fills me. I can’t help but voice my questions.

“How did you know where to find this place? How do you know this is their temple?”

“I can feel him. He knows we are here. If we’re going to do this, we have to move fast.”

“He who?” I ask.

“You are both starting to give me crazy vibes. Have you two been rushing your magic?” Zandra says.

“No, and I don’t have time to explain. Give me the scrolls,” Yanique says in impatience.

I take the scrolls from my satchel and hand them over. Chewing on my lip, I begin to second-guess going through with this. Yanique takes the scrolls from me while she murmurs to herself as she looks between the three of them. Placing two under her arm, she then begins to mutter an incantation.

“Did you just…” Annaniah gasps. “I can hear your voice in my head.

“Me too,” Zandra says with a frown. “What did you just do?”

“Those are the words you two will need to cross time. Venus and I will cast to find Kendrick’s mate. When we give the signal, you will repeat the words I’ve given you.

“Once we succeed in placing her in that time, she will have to do the rest,” Yanique instructs.

She then takes another scroll and murmurs again. I watch as the scroll in her hands becomes four pieces of parchment. She hands one to each of us.

“This will bind you to your future lives. Once I get Venus to hers, I will guide everyone else. Remember, we will always be sisters. No matter what, we will find our way back to each other.”

“I love you all,” I say.

“As we do you,” Yanique says.

I reach for the parchment and place it in my satchel. Pain slices through my abdomen. I double over and whimper.

“Venus, are you okay?” Annaniah says as she places a hand on my back.

“I am fine,” I say through my teeth.

“Come, we need to begin. Zandra, you and Annaniah take the north and west positions on the outside of the crest. Wait for the signal. We cannot transfer spirits until we find the right point in time.”

“What’s the signal?” Zandra asks.

“You will know when you see it.”

“Would it not work better if one of us works with a marked sister each?” Annaniah asks.

“No, finding his mate will require Venus and me to work together. Don’t worry. Once we find her, I will help you. I will hold the time in space open for all of you,” Yanique replies.

“I am nervous,” Annaniah whispers.

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