The Elaris Hold

Alex obeyed without a second thought, his fingers closing around Thalorin's larger, weathered hand. 

As his palm settled against Thalorin's, the faint hum of energy from the crystal pressed against his skin, like a pulse beneath his finge

As his palm settled against Thalorin's, the faint hum of energy from the crystal pressed against his skin, like a pulse beneath his fingertips.

As his palm settled against Thalorin's, the faint hum of energy from the crystal pressed against his skin, like a pulse beneath his fingertips.

It was subtle, at first, almost imperceptible, but as he held on, the sensation deepened, spreading like a ripple through the air itself.

Before Alex could even register the shift, Thalorin's powerful grip tightened around his hand, and without a word, he leapt.