“A black pendant in the shape of a heart lay in her hand. It was carved with roses and strung onto a velvet cord.”

“This place is alive," Sunni said in wonder. "Things are moving. Inside a painting.”

“Would it surprise you to know that a presence was on your back a few seconds ago?”

“A black pendant in the shape of a heart lay in her hand. It was carved with roses and strung onto a velvet cord.”