Chapter Thirty-Eight

Underworld Realm

Lothaire’s Demesne

Palace

•PHAELIN•

I held the reins of the pegasuses as the earth parted to give way.

Before I left the mortal realm, mother told me she was grateful I became the consort of the underworld god. She told me Lothaire deserved my entire existence for I was solely made for him. She told me she was certain I would reign the whole dominion with all of my being. I agreed on her statements as I gave her an embrace and I told them I was grateful to hear their explanations.

I swiftly returned to my demesne as I tried to devise by thinking how I would express all I found out to Lothaire. I entered the gates and flew above the river Styx when I saw the waters ceased. Astoundment filled my face for it seemed like the souls froze within the stream. The ferry was out of sight, and I found Catori laying at the banks of the river as well.

I brought to mind he might have been taking a rest.

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