Eternal Fire: Myths, Magic and Gods (The Guardians Series Book 4) by S Lawrence

Author:S Lawrence [S Lawrence]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781732357068
Publisher: Dragonfly Dreams Publishing
Published: 2018-10-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 27

LOKI

I hate leaving her. I hate lying. Morrigan holds my hand, gripping it tightly as we materialize.

“He will feel us here.” I nod at her, looking around at the gate and searching for my other daughter.

“Hel.” I call for her and hear a deep bark from her guard dog, Garm. “Garm, go get Hel.” A yip is his reply. “Now we wait. Although she also will know we are here and is most likely already on her way.”

Morrigan paces. “Are you sure this is a good idea?” I shrug. I don’t have much choice. Our time is running out. “They probably won’t tell us anything.”

Shoving my fingers through my hair, I stare up at the gates. “I know that,” I snap. Her hand lays over my heart, and I look down into her sad eyes.

“Uncle, you have been my father, my friend, and so much more. It’s not fair of them to put this burden on you. I can’t,” she looks away swallowing, “we can’t lose you.” I pull her into my arms, holding her tight.

“I’m going to do everything I can to make sure that doesn’t happen, Eun Beag.” Her fingers grasp at my shirt, and I feel the hotness of her tears sweeping through. The gate swings open, and I nod as Hel strides through. Her face falls as she shakes her head. “Daughter, I need your help.”

Morrigan pulls away, wiping at her eyes. Hel holds out a hand to us both. “Anything, Father.”

“I must see the Norns but I can’t sift there. Odin must not know I’m here.” She nods before looking at the beast sitting slightly behind her.

“Garm often runs the roots.” Hearing his name, the animal in question stands, bouncing in joy, drool flying from his massive jowls. “He will take you. We just need to hide your presence from anyone who might see his trip.” She is quiet for a long time. “He sometimes delivers things for me to those realms I don’t wish to go to. I think you will fit in his pack.” She looks down at us before turning and jogging away. Garm lays down his head, still above us watching us closely.

She returns in minutes, carrying a bag that attaches to the collar around his neck. I’m only a bit annoyed at having to do this. After it is hooked and ready, she shrinks down. I hold out my arms and she rushes into them. Her icy skin steals my warmth, but still I hold her tight.

“No one else loves me.” Her voice sounds like it did when she was a little girl and it breaks my heart.

“They do, and those that don’t are fools. If something happens, find Morrigan and Danu; they will take you to Cora. She and those Druids will be your family.” I blink and draw in a deep breath. “I have loved you since before you were born and I will love you until time is done.” She clings to me for a long time before breaking away.

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