Chapter 45

“Come back to me. Promise me,” he whispered.

“I promise.” Midnight made his vow without hesitation. Then he raised his head and looked around the group. “I promise not to endanger anybody, myself included.”

“Take care, brother mine.” Aurora hugged him hard, then turned to Dru and gave her a quick hug. “You, too.”

“We won’t go too far. Don’t worry, we’ll be fine. Come on, Midnight.” Dru slipped her arm through Midnight’s and walked toward the door as if they were taking a promenade around a local park.

“We’ll be fine.” Midnight offered the reassurance as he closed the door behind them. I hope I sounded more certain than I feel, but we mustdo this. 21

The corridors were empty and silent, and Dru pressed close to Midnight’s side. Her earlier bravado evaporated the farther they went from the library.

“It’s very creepy, Midnight. I didn’t expect it to be like this.” Dru’s voice was a tiny whisper, barely loud enough for him to hear despite her nearness.