Chapter 23

Beneath the dark, looming clouds, a sudden streak of lightning was followed by a thunderclap so loud it felt like it was right on top of me.

I crouched down where I stood, clutching my ears in fright, nearly convinced I was about to lose my senses from the fear.

When I dared to look up again, I noticed the candle from the altar had toppled over in front of Declan.

The candle was snapped in half, a