LILA'S POVI'd only been to Varek’s shrine twice, but the air reeked of the same sulphur and blood as I strutted through the darkened entryway.Candles crowded the stone floor in a spiral, their wax dripping into bowls of salt and crushed herbs. Every flame bowed when I entered, as if recognizing the monster I’d become.The cult's acolytes were kneeling, as always, their shaved heads bowed, mouths moving in that low hum that sent a wave of unending goosebumps covering my skin, making the walls vibrate in response. In the center of the spiral, Varek reclined on the steps of his altar, robes spilling around him like spilled ink. His smile met me before his eyes did.“Lila,” he purred, voice a velvet drawl that slid under my skin. “Tell me, milady, should I be flattered or frightened by this visit of yours?”“The boy you sent to Blood Nest was vanquished by Rune.” I gritted out. “You should be ashamed, Varek.”“You should be careful with your words,” he replied warningly.But I kept
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