THE NIGHTMARE

Chapter 54

"The king believes that he picked up a magic trail from Ysanne.He wanted me to go investigate because he believes she may have regained her powers.As I put the car in drive and left the kingdom, I said robotically.

"You aren't telling me anything else."Ivan raised an eyebrow and leaned back against the passenger door.

"No, that is all.I promise."I said that proclamation like a third grader who got busted with his hand in the treat container however figured he could lie right in the clear.

“Alright.For the time being, I'll act like I believe you.He laughed as he shook his head in dismay.

As I channeled the tinge of magic, we drove the remainder of the way in silence.Although the pulsation became increasingly louder and clearer, I was aware that we were getting close. I had no idea where we were going.It seemed as though it wanted me to join it.I had never felt this way before with a trace.It captured my imagination.I wanted to keep it forever in my possession.

My ears were muffled by th