Seth and Jacob were left holding empty air. They stumbled forward, catching themselves.
We knelt there for a long moment. Soleil was gone; we had gotten rid of her. She couldn't torment us anymore; the dark fire that had used her all this time was gone as well.
Seth was the first one to stand up. He held his hand out to me, his palm rough and warm. I took it, letting him pull me to my feet. My legs felt shaky, like jelly, but his grip was firm. Jacob rose beside us. He placed a steadying hand on my lower back, and just that simple touch helped ground me.
"We have to find Solarys and Vayra," I said, as I turned around to find the exit to this place.
I didn't want to be here anymore. I tried to return to our pack. I had to tell Seraphina that Soleil was gone and decide what I would do
