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"That's a portal." He nodded to the mirror. "She created a realm where time moves differently. In this place, she might wake in a few months, more or less. But for her, it could be years, decades even."
I stepped closer to the portal, expecting to see a reflection of myself, but there was nothing there. I waved my hand, but still, nothing.
“Have you ever been to the other side, where she is?”
"No," he said, gesturing me back to his side. "It's a world for her, and her only. Many gods create a place like that—even some supernatural creatures can create one, if they're strong enough. You haven't noticed it, have you?"
“Noticed what?”
“There is a barrier before the entrance to this room. Only those who hold the Goddess’s divinity can step inside.” He held his hand out to me. “Come.”
The second I took his hand, his eyes changed to black, and I noticed a soft white light around us, filling the room, moving as slow as honey and shifting in pattern. My shoulders dropped and a sense of calm settled over me. I held my other hand out, and sure enough, I could feel the barrier’s light and power.
"You said you wanted to speak to her, right? So go ahead. This is what I do, my purpose. I come here daily to fill her in on what’s happening in the realm and oversee the temple’s activities. When she’s awake, I act as the liaison between her and the packs who can’t speak with her directly.”
“So you’re basically the Werewolf Council here, but better, because you work directly with the Goddess?” I asked.
He nodded. “Something of the sort,” he said modestly, then pointed to the portal. “So while you won’t get a response, this is the most direct way to speak to her. At least for now.”
I looked up at Lucian, who nodded at me reassuringly. Then I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
“Goddess—" I licked my suddenly dry lips and squared my shoulders, preparing myself for what I had to say. "Thank you for granting me eternal life in the God Realm and for doing the same for Ruby and Axel. But they gave their lives to end the vampire war on Earth and I don’t think it’s fair that Xavier was left behind without his mate."
I took another deep breath, then continued. “Ruby did as you asked, playing her part to avenge your sister, who was defiled by the Demon King, thereby leading to the birth of vampires. But as great as the God Realm is, I don’t think this will be any sort of reward for what Ruby did, what they all did. As long as they are separated, the three of them will never know peace.”
I hung my head as I tried to contain my emotions. After learning that the Goddess wasn’t supposed to interfere with matters on Earth, I had to wonder how differently things would have turned out if she’d listened to the other gods.
Maybe Ruby and Axel would still be alive.
But I knew that was unlikely.
The Earth would have been overrun with vampires, and without a white wolf to kill Amythia, everyone would have died. Hell, without the Goddess’s interference at the start, Ruby, Axel, and Xavier might not have ever met.
It was war. And in war, there was always death. Still, I felt ashamed of the part I’d played in it and the lies I’d told because I’d thought I was doing the right thing. I couldn’t blame the Goddess too harshly. But if she’d known this was how it would end, if she’d seen the future, why couldn’t she have spared them, the heroes who’d sacrificed themselves for Earth?
Now when Ruby and Axel awoke, I would have to explain to them how I’d failed them.
“I went into this knowing I wasn’t going to make it out alive, and I accepted that as the price I must pay to save my friends and family. But I never imagined it would end like this. How can I ever trust my visions to lead me to the right course of action again now that I know it could mean the death of the people I care about? They trusted me—trusted my visions—and I got them killed!” I took a deep breath. "You're our Goddess, so forgive me if I'm overstepping. But please, when you return, can you do something about this? I-I was responsible for some of this. It can’t end this way for them.”
My eyes opened, and the light around us pulsated. I squeezed Lucian's hand with worry, but he only squeezed back.
“She heard you,” he whispered. “We should get going.”
“Thank you,” I whispered, feeling emotional. He nodded.
Once outside, I leaned against a wall, enjoying the warmth of the sun on my skin and Lucian’s soft gaze as he smiled down at me.
"You get the chance to speak to the Goddess directly, and you ask her to help others? Don’t you want anything yourself?"
I frowned. I had nothing to ask for. I was fine, though I still needed to find my purpose. But I wasn't about to ask the Goddess to help me with that.
As much as I lacked working experience—I never actually worked while I was alive because my duty was to act as the Enchanted for my pack—I wasn't useless. I was sure I could find something to dedicate myself to.
"I'm fine. But I'm very concerned for my cousin."
"Hmm," he hummed, and I shook my head.
“Hmm,” I mocked him. “You always do that?”
