(Darius)
I stepped forward, trying to ignore the uneasy feeling in my gut. The giant was still watching us, its glowing eyes fixed on Silas, Ivora, Dr. Harris, and me. It didn’t move, but I could feel the ground tremble with its every breath.
“Alright, we’re here for the Heart of the Mountain,” Silas said, grinning like he was about to get a prize. “We just need to prove we’re worthy. Simple, right?”
The giant’s deep voice rumbled. “You think this is simple?”
I felt my muscles tense, but I kept my mouth shut. This was Silas’ mess, not mine. I wasn’t exactly thrilled about being here in the first place. But we needed that trinket—no, the Heart of the Mountain—whatever that was.
The giant’s gaze moved to Ivora. “You, vampire. You think you can pass the test?”
Ivora didn’t flinch, even
