Chapter 29 – The Sanctuary

MORGAN

It took Kian and me half a day to walk up the mountain until we reached the sanctuary. Luckily it was not at the very top but nestled halfway up carved into the face of the mountain. A beautiful structure made from the mountain itself, looking more like a hidden castle than a place of worship with its high-standing dome towers.

As we approached the sanctuary the land began to even out, creating large flat fields surrounding the building – leading into smaller gardens situated around the fronts and sides of the sanctuary. The place was massive and amazing. The window reflected the light making the place look magical and other realmy. It was something straight out of a fairytale and I basked in its beauty with awe.

Two huge oak doors made up the entrance and a smaller wicked door sat to the left. I thought we would be knocking on the giant oak doors, but Kian went straight to the wicked door and knocked loudly three times. I stood nervously behind him, anticipating the door ope