Goddess: A Runes Book by Ednah Walters

Author:Ednah Walters [Walters, Ednah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Firetrail Publishing
Published: 2017-02-13T23:00:00+00:00

The room we entered was huge with crystals smooth as mirrors covering the walls and rough ones on the ceiling. It was a cave. I couldn’t tell how big it was because it was wide and curved to our left and right.

Portals appeared on the walls as Grimnirs entered with souls. Some nodded at Echo, and others ignored him. But all studied me curiously. The souls looked sad and pale and followed the reapers as though tethered to them.

“Ready?” Echo asked.

“No.” I had no idea what to expect.

He studied my face, then lowered my suitcase to the floor, cupped the back of my fur-lined hoodie covered head, and laid a brief kiss on me. “I love you, Cora-mia. No matter what happens after this, I’m yours.”

“I know. And just so you know, I’m yours, too, so I expect you to rescue me from whatever situation I get myself into while here.”

He chuckled. “I think you will rescue yourself while I cheer from the sideline.” Then his smile disappeared. “But I have your back. Always.”

“Okay. Now I’m ready.” He gripped my hand firmly and led me to the exit of the cave.

The landscape was covered with snow. There were no visible trees or buildings, only mountains. If the sun was in the sky, the mist hid it. I took a deep breath and frowned. I really hoped this wasn’t a mistake.

“You okay?” Echo asked.

“Yes. The magic here is strong.”

“Very.”

It was hard to describe. It was like waking up on the first day of summer and knowing school was out. I felt happy and relieved. Although why I should be happy or relieved boggled my mind. My reason for being here unannounced and unexpected was heartbreaking. If Celestia didn’t recover, I’d never forgive myself. I wasn’t sure what I could do to help. I just knew I needed to be here.

Grimnirs passed us with souls while others headed out. Some were in groups of twos while others moved as a group, talking and laughing. We got more nods and stares than smiles. It was obvious I wasn’t a soul because they wore whatever they’d died in—hospital-issued gowns, robes, or regular clothes—while I wore a fur-lined coat, gloves, and boots.

“Do you know the other reapers?”

“Yes. Some have been around as long as I have, while others I trained.”

The cold was crawling under my pants. Maybe I should have worn snow pants. I’d let fashion dictate my attire. My fur-lined white boots had heels, and my hooded coat was chic and cinched at the waist. Its gold buttons matched the long-sleeved wool sweater underneath it. I had layered the tops and worn a black silk shirt, but the cold in this realm crept everywhere. I should have gone for long-sleeved thermal underwear. Echo didn’t appear bothered by the cold, but I’d warmed him often enough when he returned from reaping to know he felt it.

The sound of rushing water reached my ears before I saw the bridge. Echo had told me about the bridge and Modgie, the giant guarding it.

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