Charmed By Darkness

<p><strong><em>Even the brightest of days whisper lies into the darkest of nights.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Aelia</strong></p><p><br></p><p>I never thought I'd be right back where I started-locked away within the Guild. The shadows of my world swirl around me and obscure the way out. I'm in a whole new nightmare fighting in a war I never wanted to be part of. I'm slowly losing whatever strength Dante infused in me. I've spent long enough within the darkness but I no longer fear it. There's comfort in here. With all roads leading to death I'll use those shadows to bring down the Guild and find my way back to Dante.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dante</strong></p><p><br></p><p>With every decision I make I fall a little bit further into despair. Leaving Aelia behind was never in my plans. Now I'm stuck on the outside hoping she'll survive long enough for me to save her. I thought calling in favors would be the extra we needed but we're fighting a losing battle. As I stumble through the shadows of our world my only hope is to find my way back to her. Our story is fraught with darkness yet I'm determined to write our happily ever after. </p>