Chapter 338: Eyes Behind Stone
The shrine was quiet, almost reverent, but alive beneath the frozen air. Sunlight filtered through the opening just above the altar, casting light on it, the writings reflecting the glow.
Sophia took her position next to the altar, where she had been before, and Eldric took his own position at a distance—not too far, but not too close either.
He placed the box on the floor and opened it, then handed Sophia a book to write her findings in. There were also some herbs in the box in case she cut her hand like before.
"Here," Eldric said, his voice hushed. "You'll need these." He handed the book and quill to Sophia, his green-feathered earring swaying with the motion.
Sophia's hands hovered above the altar first, reverently, letting the vibrations beneath her fingertips seep into her bones before even touching the book. She exhaled slowly, the hum of the altar pulsing beneath her, calling her in a rhythm she could feel but not yet understand.
