The surrounding darkness was familiar. I was floating in the abyss of black that I had found myself in once before. I relaxed into it instead of fighting it this time. If I died this time, I only hoped that I had saved my parents.
“You did.” Selene’s voice floated from the distance, and I sighed in relief.
“Good.” I had nobody here, but I still felt my soul release. “Good.”
“Do you not care about anyone else?” Her voice was curious.
“I do. But I know that Rowan would have fought tooth and nail to save everyone once I was gone.” I chuckled. “He would be heartbroken, but he is a good king, and a better man. He would make sure everyone was safe before he allowed himself to break down over my death.”
“Always so confident.” Hecate’s voice was amused. “I think we may have created a monste
