Chapter 42

Amerie found herself standing on a cliff overlooking a mountain lake. She didn’t recognize any of the terrain or surroundings. Lightning cracked overhead, warning of approaching rain, but no thunder followed. The sky was blanketed in thick, black clouds.

Minera stood in front of her, looking furious. Her black hair lined her dark features and made her white eyes stand out.

“It’s time you get more answers,” the goddess boomed. “Follow me, and stay quiet until I tell you we are safe.”

Even outside of her physical body, Amerie could still feel that new thing twist with gleeful anticipation at Minera’s words. She followed the goddess down a narrow and steep trail that carried them toward the lake, being mindful of her footing on the loose gravel. The goddess ahead of her seemed to float mindlessly, unbothered by the steep drop off to her right.

They halted about halfway down the cliff side. Minera extended a hand in front of her causing a large boulder to move out from the cliff. It fe