Darkness Runs Free

"Darkness runs free."

I looked around, spinning to see Arthur's back to me as he stood protectively behind me, but there was nothing else here with us. The shadow men were absent, and the hallway stayed brightly lit in color.

"I don't understand. Bound in the blood, darkness runs free. What does that mean?" I turned once more, prepared to push open the door to Rowenna's room and face my fears. B