Beye’s Lifesbane

“How did you know?” Beye’s voice sounded from behind Richard.

“We spent ten days together,” Richard forced his smile further, “I remember your scent.”

It was unclear just when Beye had arrived, but his body was left paralysed the moment she revealed her presence. Her murderous aura had basically nailed him to the chair, leaving him so immobile he couldn’t even turn his head. “Impossible!” she responded, “Even those of Daxdus who have a powerful sense of smell cannot sense me.”

“Yes, you really have become one with the Land of Dusk. But you’re also the only one I know personally who goes there so often.”

Beye withdrew her killing intent, allowing him to move once more. However, the ability to pin him down so easily...