The Omega Queen
“It comes not from strangers but from those you hold close; family, friends, and lovers. Trust is the knife, and they twist it deep.”
Jasmine growled, her fur bristling under my touch.
“I am Morlun,” the voice whispered. “Spirit of Betrayal. To pass my mountain, you must decide who deserves your trust when every sign says otherwise.”
I gripped my cane tighter, though my hands shook. “I’m ready,” I lied.
The air shifted—. It became heavier and charged. And then, suddenly, I wasn’t standing alone on the quiet slope anymore.
Voices surrounded me. Familiar ones.